The Veneration of St. Atto’s Miraculously Preserved Body

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, c. 1607

This is a drawing of a large gathering in a classical setting. The drawing illustrates an event taking place in an interior space with many figures gathered around what appears to be an altar or a significant central figure. This scene is depicted with careful attention to the details of the figures' clothing and the architecture, including columns and a raised platform. The style suggests a connection to the Renaissance period, emphasizing balance, proportion, and a sense of grandeur typical of the works from the era.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
c. 1607
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, with perspective lines in graphite and corrections in white gouache, on laid paper
Dimensions
26.4 × 38 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a large gathering in a classical setting. The drawing illustrates an event taking place in an interior space with many figures gathered around what appears to be an altar or a significant central figure. This scene is depicted with careful attention to the details of the figures' clothing and the architecture, including columns and a raised platform. The style suggests a connection to the Renaissance period, emphasizing balance, proportion, and a sense of grandeur typical of the works from the era.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623