Saints on Clouds
1501
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saints on Clouds is a 1501 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a group of robed figures sitting and standing on clouds. Some hold staffs or books, while others gesture toward the center. The background is packed with more faces, all sketched in brown ink with white highlights. The paper has a blue tint, and the lines look rough and layered. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to fill the space, almost like a crowded scene. The mix of dark ink and white chalk gives it a textured, almost 3D feel. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how this technique works.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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