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Angel Standing

Workshop of Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angel with large wings extending from their back, standing and wearing flowing robes. The angle is in profile, facing the left, and their bare feet are visible on the ground. The angel's head is slightly bowed and their hands are raised. The angel is sketched in brown ink on the off-white paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1637/1639
Medium
pen and brown ink over traces of charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
1997 × 3468 px
Public Domain
Yes
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