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Two Draped Female Figures; Rest on the Flight into Egypt [verso]

Angelo Marullo

1670

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Two Draped Female Figures; Rest on the Flight into Egypt [verso] is a 1670 chalk by Angelo Marullo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Angelo Marullo
When & what style?: 1670 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two very different scenes. On the left, a tall woman in flowing robes stands with her hands clasped. Her face is calm, and the lines of her dress fall in soft waves. On the right, a group of people—some sitting, some kneeling—look upward at a glowing figure floating above them. The scene feels busy but loose, like quick notes jotted down. The left side looks like a single figure, maybe a saint or noblewoman, posed simply. The right side shows a more dramatic moment, with an angel hovering and people reacting below. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and emotion. If you like this style, check out Baroque art next.