St. Nazzaro and St. Celso: study of part of an altarpiece by Bartolommeo Montagna
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two robed men standing close together. One holds a staff with a curved top, while the other leans on a book or tablet. Their clothes are simple but detailed, with folds drawn carefully in pencil. The background is plain, focusing all attention on the two figures. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show fabric and movement—almost like hurried notes. This style feels less polished than finished paintings of the time. Want to see more sketches like this? Check out cross-hatching to learn how artists build shadows with lines.
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