Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, c. 1580

This is a drawing of a group of figures in historical attire. The composition features a kneeling figure surrounded by other figures. The scene is set in a grand architectural interior with columns and elaborate details. The style is reminiscent of Girolamo da Carpi, characterized by loosely rendered forms and dynamic postures. Contrast and shading add depth and movement to the scene.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
c. 1580
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount
Dimensions
26.67 × 25.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures in historical attire. The composition features a kneeling figure surrounded by other figures. The scene is set in a grand architectural interior with columns and elaborate details. The style is reminiscent of Girolamo da Carpi, characterized by loosely rendered forms and dynamic postures. Contrast and shading add depth and movement to the scene.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623