Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, vers 1602/1607

This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The central figure is lying down with their arms reaching upward. Smaller figures surround them, appearing to be in flight. The drawing is detailed and conveys a sense of struggle or interaction between the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical Renaissance art.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datation
vers 1602/1607
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
oiled black chalk or charcoal, heightened with white chalk on blue-green laid paper
Dimensions
22 × 30,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The central figure is lying down with their arms reaching upward. Smaller figures surround them, appearing to be in flight. The drawing is detailed and conveys a sense of struggle or interaction between the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical Renaissance art.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623