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The Spies Returning from Canaan

Giacinto Calandrucci

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring figures, clouds, and trees. The sketch includes winged figures amongst clouds in the upper part of the composition. On the ground, figures are interacting, with some gesturing. Two individuals carry a large cluster of grapes. The setting includes foliage and a distant landscape. Red grid lines cover the drawing, suggesting preparatory work. Blue shading emphasizes specific sections.

Artwork Details

Date
1690s(?)
Medium
pen and brown ink with blue wash over black chalk, squared for transfer with red chalk, on laid paper
Dimensions
4343 × 7448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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