Apollo in his chariot, design for a ceiling painting
1750
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This sketch shows a chaotic, swirling scene of naked figures tangled in movement. Some have wings, others stretch out arms or hold objects. The lines are loose and energetic, like scribbled thoughts—no clean edges, just rough strokes and smudges. A few faces peek through the crowd, but most bodies blend into the mess. The artist packed a lot of drama into a small space, using quick, sketchy marks to show motion. The figures seem caught in a storm or a chase, all jumbled together. If you like this wild, sketchy style, look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth.
