The Fall of the Rebel Angels

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, vers 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.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datation
vers 1585
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink with brown wash with touches of white gouache over traces of black chalk, laid down
Dimensions
23,5 × 26,04 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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