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Jupiter

Ubaldo Gandolfi

1759

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Jupiter is a 1759 chalk by Ubaldo Gandolfi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ubaldo Gandolfi
When & what style?: 1759 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a muscular man lying down, holding a staff topped with a snake. His hair is wild, and he wears a crown of leaves. The background is mostly empty, with just a few clouds and a hint of a rocky surface. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement and energy. The brown ink and wash give it a soft, sketchy look—like a quick study rather than a finished painting. Next, check out Gandolfi, Ubaldo to see more of his dynamic drawings.