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Saint John Preaching

French 18th Century(?), after Pellegrino Tibaldi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures witnessing a dramatic scene in the heavens. The image shows several figures gathered together, some gesturing upwards towards the sky, where a dynamic scene unfolds with clouds and winged beings. The huddled figures below are dressed in flowing garments, and their expressions vary from awe to fear.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
6649 × 10934 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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