The Prophets Hosea and Jonah
1748
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1748
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two older men and a winged figure. The man on the left stands tall, holding what looks like a long scroll or book. The winged figure floats above him, arms raised as if in speech or prayer. The seated man on the right leans forward, also holding a book or tablet, with a serious expression. The winged figure is unusual—it’s not an angel or devil but a mix of both, with wings but a human face. The artist used quick, sketchy lines and shading to suggest movement and emotion, not smooth details. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
