Christ in Gethsemane

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, jaren 1560

This is a drawing of three winged figures in a dynamic composition. The drawing depicts three angelic figures with wings, rendered in shades of brown and white. One figure kneels in the foreground with a forward-leaning posture, while another stands behind with slightly open wings, and a third is positioned horizontally in flight. The figures are executed with strong outlines and flowing lines. The background is minimal and the use of white highlights gives a sense of luminosity to their forms.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datering
jaren 1560
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink over black chalk, with brown wash and white gouache on light green-blue paper
Afmetingen
19,7 × 19,3 cm (irregular octagon)
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of three winged figures in a dynamic composition. The drawing depicts three angelic figures with wings, rendered in shades of brown and white. One figure kneels in the foreground with a forward-leaning posture, while another stands behind with slightly open wings, and a third is positioned horizontally in flight. The figures are executed with strong outlines and flowing lines. The background is minimal and the use of white highlights gives a sense of luminosity to their forms.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568