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David and the Patriarchs with a Donor

Giovanni Battista II Maganza

1613

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Lamentation of Christ

Dominant colour

David and the Patriarchs with a Donor is a 1613 ink by Giovanni Battista II Maganza, a Baroque work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Battista II Maganza
When & what style?: 1613 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a drawing of David and some patriarchs with a donor in the scene. The donor is kneeling, which was a common way to show respect in art back then. This drawing is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with simple tools like pen and ink. Check out the work of artist Maganza, Giovanni Battista II for more like this.