This is a drawing of figures in a cloudscape with divine light. The image is detailed with figures reclining and interacting within clouds, illuminated by a central burst of light. It is enclosed within an octagonal frame, enhancing the ethereal quality. The shading and line work create depth and motion, with a style reminiscent of Baroque art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1765
- Medium
- brown and black chalk with stumping, heightened with white chalk on buff laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3560 × 4036 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original