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The Way of Salvation

Georg Pecham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene with angels and a central figure. Multiple winged cherubs surround the central figure holding a banner and cross. To the left, there are angelic figures. On the right, there are figures among ruins and trees. The drawing has intricate linework, shading, and a sense of dynamic movement.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1595
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
5226 × 2788 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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