Two Soldier Saints Adoring the Host
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, vers 1690(?)
- Artiste
- Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
- Datation
- vers 1690(?)
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pen and brown ink with graphite, heightened with white gouache, on brown laid paper, squared in black chalk for transfer
- Dimensions
- 27,5 × 20,4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.