Capitulation of a Town

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo,

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in an interaction. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic sepia tone. The central focus is on a group of figures dressed in robes standing together. Some appear to be holding a large flat object. To the side stands a towering formation with an ornately detailed, draped fabric. The drawing's fluid lines and gentle wash of ink suggest movement and emphasize the dynamic posture of the figures.
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
38.8 × 24.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in an interaction. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic sepia tone. The central focus is on a group of figures dressed in robes standing together. Some appear to be holding a large flat object. To the side stands a towering formation with an ornately detailed, draped fabric. The drawing's fluid lines and gentle wash of ink suggest movement and emphasize the dynamic posture of the figures.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo