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The Holy Angels Protecting a Hermit from Evils

Johann Georg Bergmüller

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a celestial scene. It features an angelic figure seated on clouds in the upper portion, holding a scepter with wings extended. Surrounding this central figure are several smaller cherubic figures. The composition is framed by a decorative, curved outline. At the very top, there is an eye within a triangle surrounded by rays of light. The lower section depicts reclining figures. The limited color palette is dominated by brown inks and washes.

Artwork Details

Date
1726
Medium
brown ink and gray wash over traces of graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
2990 × 5226 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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