Saint Mary Magdalene Lifted by Angels

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1740

This is a drawing of a group of angelic figures surrounding a central figure. The drawing features angelic figures depicted in a classical style with flowing robes and feathered wings, gathered around a central, reclining figure. The scene depicts a moment of care or protection, with the figures intertwined and creating a sense of movement. The drawing is rendered with a subtle use of sepia tones, primarily browns and grays that provide a sense of depth and contour. The strokes are fluid and sketchy, with a dynamic and expressive quality that captures the emotional essence of the scene. The background is left largely unmarked, keeping the focus on the figures and their interactions.
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Date
c. 1740
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
43.7 × 29.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of angelic figures surrounding a central figure. The drawing features angelic figures depicted in a classical style with flowing robes and feathered wings, gathered around a central, reclining figure. The scene depicts a moment of care or protection, with the figures intertwined and creating a sense of movement. The drawing is rendered with a subtle use of sepia tones, primarily browns and grays that provide a sense of depth and contour. The strokes are fluid and sketchy, with a dynamic and expressive quality that captures the emotional essence of the scene. The background is left largely unmarked, keeping the focus on the figures and their interactions.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo