This is a drawing of a bearded elderly figure interacting with three cherubic figures with wings in an interior setting that includes a study-like ambiance. The elder figure is seated on a chair adorned with intricate carvings. The posture is one of gesturing, as if conveying a lesson or a story to the three cherubs who are standing in front of a large desk or cabinet. On the desk are objects that resemble celestial spheres or globes. The room has substantial architectural features, with visible columns and detailed woodwork. The entire drawing is rendered in a monochromatic scheme, emphasizing study in tonal values and detailed line work.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1613
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white, on laid paper; indented with a stylus and chalked for transfer on the verso
- Dimensions
- 4326 × 2888 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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