Two Soldiers Crowned by Victory

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, hacia 1580

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Fecha
hacia 1580
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared paper
Medidas
20,32 × 13,97 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623