Artwork
Funeral Procession of a Saint with Angels
Funeral Procession of a Saint with Angels is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Follower of Francesco Fontebasso. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in later hand, upper center verso: M.; lower left verso: 1 d; lower right verso: XXI/14 / #17
About this work
Overview
The Funeral Procession of a Saint with Angels is a drawing executed in pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, with white highlights on prepared laid paper. It depicts a somber scene of mourning.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a funeral procession gathered around a body on a bier, set within a grand architectural space. The atmosphere is one of reverence and mourning, suggesting the deceased is a revered figure, possibly a saint.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching and white highlights, to achieve depth and texture. The use of brown ink and wash creates a somber mood, while white highlights add luminosity. The level of detail, such as in the clothing and facial features, is notable.
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