The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, 1790/1795
- Artist
- Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
- Date
- 1790/1795
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- black chalk with pen and brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white gouache on laid paper washed light green-blue
- Dimensions
- 24.9 × 33.4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This is a drawing of a classical scene with an architectural backdrop. The scene depicts figures in flowing robes interacting, set against columns and steps suggesting a classical or historical theme. The architectural elements imply a temple or significant structure. The drawing uses lines and shading to convey depth and detail.