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An Apostle Guided by an Angel

Agostino Masucci

1724

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

An Apostle Guided by an Angel is a 1724 chalk by Agostino Masucci, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Agostino Masucci
When & what style?: 1724 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two robed figures in quick, loose lines. One stands with a hand raised, as if pointing or guiding. The other figure leans forward, following the gesture. Above them, a faint outline of a cloud or wing shape drifts—maybe an angel. The drawing looks like a quick study, not a finished work. The artist used only black chalk on light paper, keeping it simple and sketchy. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style used movement and drama.