Plague Victims Pleading for Help from Christ, the Virgin, and Saint Roch

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, 1567/1573

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a scene. The upper portion features three figures on clouds, with the central figure holding objects, giving an impression of power. The surrounding figures seem to be in a posture of reverence. In the lower section, multiple figures are shown in various states of movement, with architectural elements in the background. The use of light and shadow, alongside intricate detailing, adds depth to the scene.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Date
1567/1573
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache, with a small patched pasted over the head of the Virgin and then redrawn
Dimensions
28.9 × 16.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a scene. The upper portion features three figures on clouds, with the central figure holding objects, giving an impression of power. The surrounding figures seem to be in a posture of reverence. In the lower section, multiple figures are shown in various states of movement, with architectural elements in the background. The use of light and shadow, alongside intricate detailing, adds depth to the scene.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568