Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, ca. 1602/1607
- Kunstenaar
- Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
- Datering
- ca. 1602/1607
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- oiled black chalk or charcoal, heightened with white chalk on blue-green laid paper
- Afmetingen
- 22 × 30,3 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The central figure is lying down with their arms reaching upward. Smaller figures surround them, appearing to be in flight. The drawing is detailed and conveys a sense of struggle or interaction between the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical Renaissance art.