The Adoration of the Magi

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1756

This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datation
1756
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened with white gouache and yellow chalk, over graphite with traces of pricking on blue laid paper
Dimensions
28,9 × 19,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790