The Sacrifice of Isaac
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, circa 1755
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
- Datazione
- circa 1755
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- tip of the brush with gray ink over red chalk, gray wash, strengthened with pen and gray and brown ink, heightened with white gouache
- Dimensioni
- 39,6 × 28,6 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.