Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, hacia 1602/1607

This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The central figure is lying down with their arms reaching upward. Smaller figures surround them, appearing to be in flight. The drawing is detailed and conveys a sense of struggle or interaction between the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical Renaissance art.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Fecha
hacia 1602/1607
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
oiled black chalk or charcoal, heightened with white chalk on blue-green laid paper
Medidas
22 × 30,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The central figure is lying down with their arms reaching upward. Smaller figures surround them, appearing to be in flight. The drawing is detailed and conveys a sense of struggle or interaction between the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical Renaissance art.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623