The Madonna and Child in Glory Adored by Saints
1613
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1613
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of figures in a chaotic, swirling scene. At the top, a robed woman holds a child, while below, saints and other people reach toward them. The lines are thick and tangled, creating a sense of movement and energy. Notice how the artist used layers of lines to build up shadows and shapes—this is called cross-hatching. The paper looks old, with a faint green backing. Check out more about cross-hatching to see how artists use it to add depth.
