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The Parting of Saints Peter and Paul

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with a large gathering of people and animals. The image shows many figures gathered in what appears to be a historical setting. Many individuals are carrying spears and flags. There are depictions of horses being ridden, and a figure in the foreground playing a drum. The background features classical architecture with columns, and a distant hilly landscape is visible on the left. The sky has light clouds and a few birds in flight. The scene is rendered in a monochrome palette with sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1785/1795
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4688 × 5968 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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