Two Soldiers Crowned by Victory

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, vers 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.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datation
vers 1580
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared paper
Dimensions
20,32 × 13,97 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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