The Possessed

Jacques Callot after Andrea Boscoli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a gathering in a grand hall. The scene shows elaborately dressed figures in classical robes centered around a ceremonial event. The setting appears to be a grand interior space with columns and a high ceiling. An ornate altar is displayed in the background, with an emblem above. In the foreground, two figures are conversing amidst a crowd. A decorative frame surrounds the main scene, with text at the bottom. The composition is symmetrical, conveying a sense of order and importance. The drawing features meticulous line art and cross-hatching details common in historical draughtsmanship.