A Fountain with Three Nereids
Joseph Ignace François Parrocel
1744
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph Ignace François Parrocel
1744
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a drawing of a fountain with three mythological creatures. The creatures are Nereids, which are sea nymphs from Greek mythology. This detail makes the work interesting because it shows the artist's knowledge of mythology. The drawing is done in black and white chalk on beige paper. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about this style of drawing.
