Fantastic Landscape with a Man Sleeping on a Rock
1654
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fantastic Landscape with a Man Sleeping on a Rock is a 1654 gouache by Bartolomeo Biscaino, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a dreamy, rocky landscape with jagged cliffs and swirling clouds. A lone figure lies asleep on a flat rock, arms crossed, half-hidden by the uneven terrain. The whole scene is done in soft red chalk, with white highlights making the rocks and clouds stand out. The artist used a mix of rough lines and smooth shading to create a mix of sharp edges and fuzzy shapes. This makes the scene feel both real and strange at the same time. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how artists used drama and emotion in their work.
Bartolomeo Biscaino (1629–1657) was an Italian artist, born in Genoa.
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