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Adrian Beverland Drawing from a Statue

Isaak Beckett

1686

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Adrian Beverland Drawing from a Statue is a 1686 ink by Isaak Beckett, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Isaak Beckett
When & what style?: 1686 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting at a desk, drawing from a statue. The statue is of a naked woman, and the man is wearing a long robe. The background is dark, with some clouds and a few buildings visible. The man's hair is curly, and he's looking at the statue with a thoughtful expression. He's holding a pencil in his right hand, and there's a piece of paper on the desk in front of him. The statue is standing on a pedestal, and it's surrounded by some other objects that are hard to make out. The painting has a lot of shadows and dark areas, which gives it a dramatic feel. It's an interesting and detailed image that invites the viewer to take a closer look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.