Who painted Draped Figure with a Staff?

Draped Figure with a Staff was painted by Cherubino Alberti in 1584.

Where can I see Draped Figure with a Staff?

Draped Figure with a Staff is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Draped Figure with a Staff?

Draped Figure with a Staff is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Draped Figure with a Staff?

Museum-quality prints of Draped Figure with a Staff are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Draped Figure with a Staff

Cherubino Alberti , 1584

Draped Figure with a Staff is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Cherubino Alberti. It dates from 1584 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: 2[8?] (cut off)

About this work

Overview

Draped Figure with a Staff is a drawing created by Cherubino Alberti in 1584 using pen and iron gall ink with gray wash over black chalk.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a robed figure holding a staff, accompanied by a faint secondary figure. The main figure is rendered in confident, expressive lines, while the secondary figure is barely discernible.

Technique & Style

Alberti employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching and wash, to achieve a balance between solidity and sketchiness. The use of mixed media adds texture and depth to the figures, with the ink and chalk creating a sense of movement and shadow.