Two Angels Carrying Torches
1501
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1501
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two winged figures floating in the air. One angel holds a long torch straight up, while the other clutches a smaller one. Their faces are blurred, but their arms and wings are detailed, with feathers and muscles drawn in quick, sketchy lines. The paper has tiny holes along the edges, like it was pricked to transfer the design somewhere else. The light brown ink stands out against the pale background, giving it a soft, faded look. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
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