Noah's Warning about the Coming Flood Goes Unheeded

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911,

This is a sepia-toned drawing of a group of robed figures. The figures are arranged in a semi-circle, some standing and others seated or kneeling. One figure on the left raises a hand. The expressions and poses vary among the figures. Some are listening intently, while others gesture with raised hands or hold objects like a curved horn or musical instrument. The background includes architectural elements like beams and possibly a ceiling or latticework. The application of shading and line work gives the piece depth and texture, typical of a drawn study.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and black ink, with black wash and white gouache on wove paper
Medidas
9 × 11,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a sepia-toned drawing of a group of robed figures. The figures are arranged in a semi-circle, some standing and others seated or kneeling. One figure on the left raises a hand. The expressions and poses vary among the figures. Some are listening intently, while others gesture with raised hands or hold objects like a curved horn or musical instrument. The background includes architectural elements like beams and possibly a ceiling or latticework. The application of shading and line work gives the piece depth and texture, typical of a drawn study.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911