1708
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Figures in a Storm is a 1708 ink by Alessandro Magnasco, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene of people and animals tangled in a storm. The figures are twisted, some falling, others reaching out as if caught in rough winds. The background looks like swirling clouds or waves, with quick, messy strokes. The drawing uses mostly brown ink and white highlights, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. It’s not polished—just raw movement and drama. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style’s energy fits into bigger art trends.
Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.
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