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The Vision of Saint Angelus

Pietro Testa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a central figure surrounded by cherubs. The central figure is standing on a cloud and the cherubs have wings and rounded faces. They are in various poses, creating a dynamic composition. The scene has minimalistic atmospheric details, emphasizing the figures and their arrangement.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1645
Medium
pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper, laid down on old mount
Dimensions
6443 × 10114 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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