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Saint Paul Preaching

Attributed to Agostino Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ink drawing of a figure seen from the back, revealing the entire body from head to feet. The person stands with one foot slightly forward, appearing as if walking or stepping, and gestures with their right hand pointing upward and their left arm outstretched to the side. The facial features are not visible from this perspective, but the figure appears to have shoulder-length hair. The person is dressed in a flowing robe that drapes to the ankles, suggesting movement. Surrounding the figure at the lower right, there are several indistinct forms resembling heads or busts. In the background, there are sketchy outlines of architectural structures, like a roof or pavilion, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3390 × 4707 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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