Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1773

This is a painting of a gathering of figures at an architectural backdrop. The figures are dressed in ornate robes, standing around a central figure in front of elegant buildings with archways and columns. The scene shows dynamic movements and grand gestures, creating a sense of significance. The color palette is soft and vibrant, with pastel hues and metallic details. Architectural elements blend into a painted sky with swirling clouds. Decorative borders frame the scene, focusing on the central action. The style is reminiscent of Francesco Guardi.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Date
1773
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, white gouache, black wash, and pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
38.4 × 30.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a gathering of figures at an architectural backdrop. The figures are dressed in ornate robes, standing around a central figure in front of elegant buildings with archways and columns. The scene shows dynamic movements and grand gestures, creating a sense of significance. The color palette is soft and vibrant, with pastel hues and metallic details. Architectural elements blend into a painted sky with swirling clouds. Decorative borders frame the scene, focusing on the central action. The style is reminiscent of Francesco Guardi.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790