Two Soldier Saints Adoring the Host

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, hacia 1690(?)

The image depicts two full-bodied figures centered amidst cloud formations. The figure on the left is kneeling, placing one hand over the chest while the other is held up. This person has short hair and a beard, and they are wearing a long, flowing garment with characteristic folds. The figure on the right is standing with one foot forward on the clouds, arms extended upward. They have shorter hair and are dressed in a similar flowing garment with draped fabric and straps resembling sandals. Surrounding the figures are clouds that also contain two winged cherubs in the upper sections, with a symmetrical, radiant object at the top emitting beams of light. The background is filled with clouds.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Fecha
hacia 1690(?)
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with graphite, heightened with white gouache, on brown laid paper, squared in black chalk for transfer
Medidas
27,5 × 20,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts two full-bodied figures centered amidst cloud formations. The figure on the left is kneeling, placing one hand over the chest while the other is held up. This person has short hair and a beard, and they are wearing a long, flowing garment with characteristic folds. The figure on the right is standing with one foot forward on the clouds, arms extended upward. They have shorter hair and are dressed in a similar flowing garment with draped fabric and straps resembling sandals. Surrounding the figures are clouds that also contain two winged cherubs in the upper sections, with a symmetrical, radiant object at the top emitting beams of light. The background is filled with clouds.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750