1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Disciples at the Tomb is a 1764 ink by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a group of figures gather around a tomb, with one figure reaching out to touch it. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a soft, ethereal light. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the scene. To learn more about this style of painting, look into the Romanticism movement.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
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