Christ among the Doctors

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, jaren 1520

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with multiple figures. The work presents a detailed and complex interior space dominated by towering arches and columns. In the foreground, figures gather and gesticulate. They are robed in flowing garments. The central figure is slightly elevated and seated beneath an alcove. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. The use of monochromatic tones accentuates the figures and the architectural elements.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datering
jaren 1520
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
point of the brush and brown wash, heightened with white gouache over black chalk on paper washed gray-green, on two joined sheets
Afmetingen
70 × 53,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with multiple figures. The work presents a detailed and complex interior space dominated by towering arches and columns. In the foreground, figures gather and gesticulate. They are robed in flowing garments. The central figure is slightly elevated and seated beneath an alcove. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. The use of monochromatic tones accentuates the figures and the architectural elements.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568