God the Father and the Holy Spirit Receiving the Body of Christ

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1660/1665

The image features two central main figures. The figure on the left is semi-reclined, draped with a cloth around the waist, and showing detailed musculature. The person has relaxed facial features with eyes closed and flowing hair. On the right, another figure is seated upright, with one arm stretched outward and a hand resting on the reclining figure. This person has a full beard and wavy hair, depicted with strong facial features. Surrounding them are smaller human forms resembling cherubs or angels with visible wings. At the top, there is a radiant bird, with light beams shining down. The background consists of clouds, creating an ethereal ambiance.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Date
1660/1665
Type
Drawing
Medium
red and black chalk with sanguine and gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on beige laid paper
Dimensions
40.2 × 29 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features two central main figures. The figure on the left is semi-reclined, draped with a cloth around the waist, and showing detailed musculature. The person has relaxed facial features with eyes closed and flowing hair. On the right, another figure is seated upright, with one arm stretched outward and a hand resting on the reclining figure. This person has a full beard and wavy hair, depicted with strong facial features. Surrounding them are smaller human forms resembling cherubs or angels with visible wings. At the top, there is a radiant bird, with light beams shining down. The background consists of clouds, creating an ethereal ambiance.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747