The Adoration of the Magi
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1756
- Artista
- Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
- Datazione
- 1756
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened with white gouache and yellow chalk, over graphite with traces of pricking on blue laid paper
- Dimensioni
- 28,9 × 19,8 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.