The Life of Ignatius Loyola
1748
paint
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1748
paint
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Life of Ignatius Loyola is a 1748 paint by Egid Quirin Asam, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a round scene packed with tiny figures and swirling lines. At the center is a glowing circle with a face inside. Around it, people float in clouds, some holding scrolls or pointing. The edges have more figures—some on horses, others in armor—all tangled in curly designs. The artist used soft gray and white colors with just a hint of brown and green. The faces and shapes look a bit faded, like old paper. This style was meant to feel dramatic and full of movement. Look up Baroque next to see more art like this.
