River God

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, 1620/1650

This image displays a detailed drawing of a person's upper body in a dynamic posture. The figure is depicted in a seated or reclining position with one arm raised and bent at the elbow, and the other arm bent towards their chest. The head is not highly detailed, and the person has long flowing hair. They are partially covered by a fabric draped over their lower torso and lap. The person is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is a simple, textured surface that directs focus to the figure. The name "Ribelles" is inscribed on the surface.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
1620/1650
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk, heightened with white gouache on blue laid paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 15.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image displays a detailed drawing of a person's upper body in a dynamic posture. The figure is depicted in a seated or reclining position with one arm raised and bent at the elbow, and the other arm bent towards their chest. The head is not highly detailed, and the person has long flowing hair. They are partially covered by a fabric draped over their lower torso and lap. The person is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is a simple, textured surface that directs focus to the figure. The name "Ribelles" is inscribed on the surface.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623