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Decorative Motifs with Garlands (verso)

Gerrit van Honthorst

1624

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Decorative Motifs with Garlands (verso) is a 1624 ink by Gerrit van Honthorst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gerrit van Honthorst
When & what style?: 1624 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of two panels, each featuring a woman surrounded by garlands. The woman on the left is seated, holding a staff in her right hand. The woman on the right is also seated, with a child beside her. Both panels are adorned with flowers and leaves, and the background is a light brown color. The sketch appears to be a study for a larger work, with the artist experimenting with different compositions and details. The use of pen and brown ink with gray wash on brown paper gives the image a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this sketch is a part of, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.