The Assumption of the Virgin
1667
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1667
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows tangled, swirling lines in red chalk on a light paper. The shapes look like bodies wrapped in cloth, floating upward in a messy, chaotic way. There’s no clear background—just the lines and a few faint circles that might be faces or halos. The artist used only red chalk, making everything look like it’s sketched in one breath. The lines are thick in some spots and fade out in others, giving it a rough, urgent feel. Next, check out Baroque to see how wild energy like this fit into the era’s art.
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