The Virgin Giving the Girdle to Saint Thomas, between Saints Francis and Catherine of Siena
This is a drawing of a celestial scene. The drawing features a central figure draped in flowing robes amidst a dynamic cloudscape filled with small figures resembling cherubs. Below this figure, two other figures gesture upwards in various poses. Their draped garments and expressive postures create a sense of movement and drama. The composition is detailed, with delicate lines and varying shades of brown, conveying a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1600/1605
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache, on laid paper laid down on an old mount
- Dimensions
- 5523 × 11054 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original