1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Angel Appearing to Zacharias is a 1662 by Barent Fabritius, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose white gown sitting on a ledge, looking down at a man kneeling in front of her. The man wears a hat and a long coat, his hands clasped as if praying. Behind him, a table holds a basket and a small tray. The background is rough and dark, with faint lines suggesting stone walls. The woman’s calm face and the man’s bowed posture hint at a moment of divine surprise—like an angel appearing to someone. The artist used quick, uneven brushstrokes, leaving some areas blurred. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama and movement shaped art.
Barent or Bernard Pietersz Fabritius (or Fabricius) (bapt. 16 November 1624 – bur. 20 October 1673), was a Dutch painter. Fabritius was born at Middenbeemster, North Holland, the son of Pieter Carelsz. Fabritius. He…
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