The Virgin and Child Adored by Bishops, Monks, and Women

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1735/1740

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central figure holding a child. The drawing is sketched with sepia ink, featuring a loosely rendered group of figures, with the central figure seated holding a small child. To the left and right of the central figure are several additional figures, some with faint outlines of garments suggesting flowing robes. A tall staff-like object rises on the left side of the image. The figures are composed using light washes and expressive line work. In the background, additional faint pencil sketches suggest more figures or decorative elements.
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Date
1735/1740
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
42.8 × 30.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central figure holding a child. The drawing is sketched with sepia ink, featuring a loosely rendered group of figures, with the central figure seated holding a small child. To the left and right of the central figure are several additional figures, some with faint outlines of garments suggesting flowing robes. A tall staff-like object rises on the left side of the image. The figures are composed using light washes and expressive line work. In the background, additional faint pencil sketches suggest more figures or decorative elements.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo