Saint John on Patmos

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, circa 1547

This is a drawing with ornate framing. The composition includes a central figure seated outdoors in a pastoral landscape, surrounded by intricate ornamental elements. The central figure is highlighted in an oval frame and is gesturing with an outstretched arm. The setting includes natural elements such as a tree and a distant village or cityscape. The surrounding frame is richly decorated with baroque motifs including cherubs, scrollwork, and decorative masks or faces resembling suns with rays. In the lower part of the composition, there are garlands of fruit and flowers. The style features fine line work and detailed shading, typical of classical and allegorical designs from the Renaissance or Baroque periods.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Datazione
circa 1547
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink with brown wash over black chalk, corrected and heightened with white gouache, with border lines by the artist on laid paper
Dimensioni
19,6 × 15,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing with ornate framing. The composition includes a central figure seated outdoors in a pastoral landscape, surrounded by intricate ornamental elements. The central figure is highlighted in an oval frame and is gesturing with an outstretched arm. The setting includes natural elements such as a tree and a distant village or cityscape. The surrounding frame is richly decorated with baroque motifs including cherubs, scrollwork, and decorative masks or faces resembling suns with rays. In the lower part of the composition, there are garlands of fruit and flowers. The style features fine line work and detailed shading, typical of classical and allegorical designs from the Renaissance or Baroque periods.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700