The Fall of the Rebel Angels

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, circa 1585

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datazione
circa 1585
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash with touches of white gouache over traces of black chalk, laid down
Dimensioni
23,5 × 26,04 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623