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Jael and Cisera? [verso]

Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two overlapping figures with dynamic outlines. The image features swirling lines and forms sketched in red chalk. A central figure with noticeable musculature appears to be interacting with a partially reclined form. The space is filled with loose, gestural lines suggesting fluid motion and chaotic energy. There is no clear background, giving the drawing a sense of study or exploration of form and movement. The emphasis is on the energy conveyed through dynamic poses and expressive line work.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1524/1527
Medium
red chalk on thin laid paper
Dimensions
4479 × 3235 px
Public Domain
Yes
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