Daughter of Jephthah

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, 17. század vége

This is a drawing of a group of armored figures, some on horseback, near a fortification. The image depicts figures interacting in front of a large stone structure that resembles a castle or fortified wall. On the left side, there are two figures on horseback clad in armor with helmets. One horse is in motion. On the right side, there are figures in flowing robes. One figure is holding an object aloft. The background shows additional details such as spears and a distant landscape with an additional structure. The use of light and shadow gives the drawing depth. The drawing shows intricate lines and shading that reveal the textures of the clothing and armor.
Művész
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Datálás
17. század vége
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
pen and black ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, on laid paper with a gold border, laid down
Méretek
19,7 × 14,9 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a drawing of a group of armored figures, some on horseback, near a fortification. The image depicts figures interacting in front of a large stone structure that resembles a castle or fortified wall. On the left side, there are two figures on horseback clad in armor with helmets. One horse is in motion. On the right side, there are figures in flowing robes. One figure is holding an object aloft. The background shows additional details such as spears and a distant landscape with an additional structure. The use of light and shadow gives the drawing depth. The drawing shows intricate lines and shading that reveal the textures of the clothing and armor.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700