Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elaborate architectural interior scene. It depicts a grand hall with large arched windows and high, vaulted ceilings supported by ornate columns. The space is filled with a gathering of figures engaged in a ceremony or meeting. On the right side, a seated figure is elevated on a platform, surrounded by other figures in robes. The detailed lines of the drawing create texture and depth, emphasizing the play of light across the fabric, stone, and faces. The stairway in the foreground adds perspective to the scene.