The Fall of the Rebel Angels

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, hacia 1585

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Fecha
hacia 1585
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash with touches of white gouache over traces of black chalk, laid down
Medidas
23,5 × 26,04 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623