Saint Jerome in the Desert Listening to the Angels

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1732

The image shows two figures in seated and semi-reclined positions. The upper figure is an angelic presence with delicate facial features and wavy hair, cradling a book. The figure is draped in flowing garments with wings. Below, an older, bearded figure is shown with a bushy beard and long hair, holding a rosary and a hat. The setting is framed by abstract clouds or ethereal forms, with a dynamic background.
Kunstenaar
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Datering
ca. 1732
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with thick white gouache; ruled black chalk borders, on laid paper
Afmetingen
42,5 × 27,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows two figures in seated and semi-reclined positions. The upper figure is an angelic presence with delicate facial features and wavy hair, cradling a book. The figure is draped in flowing garments with wings. Below, an older, bearded figure is shown with a bushy beard and long hair, holding a rosary and a hat. The setting is framed by abstract clouds or ethereal forms, with a dynamic background.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo