The Adoration of the Magi

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1756

This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Date
1756
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened with white gouache and yellow chalk, over graphite with traces of pricking on blue laid paper
Dimensions
28.9 × 19.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790