Scholars Consulting Books and a Globe
1747
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giovanni Francesco Costa
Giovanni Francesco Costa (1767–1770) was an artist.
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watercolor
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Scholars Consulting Books and a Globe is a 1747 watercolor by Giovanni Francesco Costa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two scholars peering over a globe and books. Their clothes are dark, with one wearing a blue coat and the other a greenish robe. The globe sits on a wooden stand, and the background has a red curtain with gold trim. Both men have white wigs and serious expressions. The artist used a mix of etching lines and bright colors to make the scene pop. The globe and books suggest they’re studying geography or history. Next, check out Baroque to see why this style loved drama and detail.
Giovanni Francesco Costa (1767–1770) was an artist.
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