1400
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies of Saint Francis Kneeling and Other Figures is a 1400 by Florentine 15th Century, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a robed figure kneeling with arms raised, as if in prayer or surrender. Below, another person lies on the ground, arms outstretched, while a third figure stands nearby with a long staff. The lines are simple but expressive, with white highlights against a greenish background. The paper looks like it was cut and rearranged—some edges are jagged, others neatly trimmed. This suggests the artist was experimenting with composition. Next, look up technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
This artist worked in bronze during the Italian Renaissance, mostly making small plaques with complex details.
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