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Christ Led Captive from a Palace

Giuseppe Galli Bibiena

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural interior with arches and columns. The scene includes figures engaged in various actions with intricate architectural details such as large arches and tall columns adorned with ornate capitals. The structure appears to be part of a staircase and the figures are depicted in draped clothing, some holding staffs or banners, including a figure holding a large cross. The scene is in a monochromatic palette with a sepia tone, reminiscent of sketches from the Renaissance period. The drawing highlights the artist's skill in perspective, depth, and the opulence of the architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1740/1745
Medium
pen and brown ink, brown and gray wash (for architecture), pen and black ink (foreground), pen and gray ink (background), both with brown wash (for the figures)
Dimensions
3567 × 5272 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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