1700
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Glorification of the Host is a 1700 ink by Italian 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a grand, ornate altar with a cross on top. Around it, clouds float down like a soft curtain, and angels with wings and flowing robes swirl in the air. Below, a small scene unfolds: a table with a cloth, a book, and a chalice, all framed by twisted vines and leaves. The artist used thin, precise lines to build up shadows and texture—like layers of ink. This style makes the drawing look almost three-dimensional, even though it’s just pen and paper. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines like these.
This Italian artist carved bronze figures in the 18th century, blending myth and motion in metal.
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