Two Soldiers Crowned by Victory

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, circa 1580

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datazione
circa 1580
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared paper
Dimensioni
20,32 × 13,97 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623