This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The artwork shows a muscular winged figure reaching out a hand to a seated bearded figure, with another figure partially visible. The drawing utilizes gestural lines and shading, using charcoal and red chalk. Swirling cloud-like forms in the background enhance the dramatic and dynamic feel of the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1755
- Medium
- tip of the brush with gray ink over red chalk, gray wash, strengthened with pen and gray and brown ink, heightened with white gouache
- Dimensions
- 3460 × 4767 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original