Christ in Gethsemane

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, anni Sessanta del Cinquecento

This is a drawing of three winged figures in a dynamic composition. The drawing depicts three angelic figures with wings, rendered in shades of brown and white. One figure kneels in the foreground with a forward-leaning posture, while another stands behind with slightly open wings, and a third is positioned horizontally in flight. The figures are executed with strong outlines and flowing lines. The background is minimal and the use of white highlights gives a sense of luminosity to their forms.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datazione
anni Sessanta del Cinquecento
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink over black chalk, with brown wash and white gouache on light green-blue paper
Dimensioni
19,7 × 19,3 cm (irregular octagon)
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of three winged figures in a dynamic composition. The drawing depicts three angelic figures with wings, rendered in shades of brown and white. One figure kneels in the foreground with a forward-leaning posture, while another stands behind with slightly open wings, and a third is positioned horizontally in flight. The figures are executed with strong outlines and flowing lines. The background is minimal and the use of white highlights gives a sense of luminosity to their forms.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568