The Sacrifice of Isaac

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, kb. 1755

This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The artwork shows a muscular winged figure reaching out a hand to a seated bearded figure, with another figure partially visible. The drawing utilizes gestural lines and shading, using charcoal and red chalk. Swirling cloud-like forms in the background enhance the dramatic and dynamic feel of the scene.
Művész
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Datálás
kb. 1755
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
tip of the brush with gray ink over red chalk, gray wash, strengthened with pen and gray and brown ink, heightened with white gouache
Méretek
39,6 × 28,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The artwork shows a muscular winged figure reaching out a hand to a seated bearded figure, with another figure partially visible. The drawing utilizes gestural lines and shading, using charcoal and red chalk. Swirling cloud-like forms in the background enhance the dramatic and dynamic feel of the scene.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775