Sainte Marie-Madeleine élevée par les anges

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, vers 1740

This is a drawing of a group of angelic figures surrounding a central figure. The drawing features angelic figures depicted in a classical style with flowing robes and feathered wings, gathered around a central, reclining figure. The scene depicts a moment of care or protection, with the figures intertwined and creating a sense of movement. The drawing is rendered with a subtle use of sepia tones, primarily browns and grays that provide a sense of depth and contour. The strokes are fluid and sketchy, with a dynamic and expressive quality that captures the emotional essence of the scene. The background is left largely unmarked, keeping the focus on the figures and their interactions.
Artiste
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Datation
vers 1740
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Plume et encre brune, lavis brun, sur pierre noire, sur papier vergé
Dimensions
43,7 × 29,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a group of angelic figures surrounding a central figure. The drawing features angelic figures depicted in a classical style with flowing robes and feathered wings, gathered around a central, reclining figure. The scene depicts a moment of care or protection, with the figures intertwined and creating a sense of movement. The drawing is rendered with a subtle use of sepia tones, primarily browns and grays that provide a sense of depth and contour. The strokes are fluid and sketchy, with a dynamic and expressive quality that captures the emotional essence of the scene. The background is left largely unmarked, keeping the focus on the figures and their interactions.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo