Two Soldier Saints Adoring the Host

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, c. 1690(?)

The image depicts two full-bodied figures centered amidst cloud formations. The figure on the left is kneeling, placing one hand over the chest while the other is held up. This person has short hair and a beard, and they are wearing a long, flowing garment with characteristic folds. The figure on the right is standing with one foot forward on the clouds, arms extended upward. They have shorter hair and are dressed in a similar flowing garment with draped fabric and straps resembling sandals. Surrounding the figures are clouds that also contain two winged cherubs in the upper sections, with a symmetrical, radiant object at the top emitting beams of light. The background is filled with clouds.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
c. 1690(?)
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with graphite, heightened with white gouache, on brown laid paper, squared in black chalk for transfer
Dimensions
27.5 × 20.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts two full-bodied figures centered amidst cloud formations. The figure on the left is kneeling, placing one hand over the chest while the other is held up. This person has short hair and a beard, and they are wearing a long, flowing garment with characteristic folds. The figure on the right is standing with one foot forward on the clouds, arms extended upward. They have shorter hair and are dressed in a similar flowing garment with draped fabric and straps resembling sandals. Surrounding the figures are clouds that also contain two winged cherubs in the upper sections, with a symmetrical, radiant object at the top emitting beams of light. The background is filled with clouds.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750