The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, 1790/1795
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
- Datazione
- 1790/1795
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- black chalk with pen and brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white gouache on laid paper washed light green-blue
- Dimensioni
- 24,9 × 33,4 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This is a drawing of a classical scene with an architectural backdrop. The scene depicts figures in flowing robes interacting, set against columns and steps suggesting a classical or historical theme. The architectural elements imply a temple or significant structure. The drawing uses lines and shading to convey depth and detail.