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The Apotheosis of San Vitale

Ubaldo Gandolfi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of winged figures and clouds. The artwork shows several winged figures moving through clouds in an upward motion. The central figure holds a palm frond or staff. The composition includes swirling lines and flowing drapery, conveying movement and grandeur within an oval frame. The different postures among the figures, along with the billowing clouds, enhance the energetic nature of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1781
Medium
pen and brown ink and black chalk with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3371 × 4003 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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