1730
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Faith and Charity is a 1730 chalk by François Boucher, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two female figures, one holding a child. They are dressed in flowing robes. Check out the delicate lines and soft shading used to create depth. The artist used black chalk to create subtle contrasts. This work is interesting because of its use of counterproof, a technique where a drawing is transferred to another sheet. The result is a unique, reversed image. To learn more about the artist's use of light and dark, look into the technique: chiaroscuro.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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