Cloud-Borne Saints above a Lake
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1695
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a busy scene of saints floating on clouds. Some are riding animals or flying, while others sit or stand in the sky. Below them is a lake with tiny figures on the shore. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines and soft brown tones. The artist packed a lot into a small space—look how the saints’ robes flow like the clouds around them. The paper’s edges are cut unevenly, like it was once part of a larger sheet. Next, check out Baroque to see how drama and movement shaped this era’s art.
