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The Triumph of Virtue and Divine Wisdom

Livio Retti

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures among clouds. The figures are depicted with meticulous linework on paper. The central part of the drawing shows figures seated or reclining on clouds, with smaller winged figures hovering around them. Various individuals hold different objects, such as a shield with a sunburst and a spear. The composition features movement in the arrangement of robes and limbs. The clouds around the figures are intricate and swirling. The lines capture expressions and gestures conveying a harmonious assembly.

Artwork Details

Date
1736
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4805 × 3925 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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