Masinissa and Sophonisba

Unknown

1632

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Allegory

About this work

This drawing shows a man and a woman in a classical setting. The man, dressed in ancient attire, gestures towards the woman, who sits on a throne-like chair. She wears a crown and holds a cloth in her left hand. In the background, there are architectural elements and foliage, adding depth to the scene. The use of black chalk creates a sense of contrast and highlights the figures' expressions. The Renaissance style is evident in the detailed rendering of the subjects and their surroundings. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Renaissance.