Design for a Fresco of an Artist's Tomb in the Certosa of Bologna (recto)
1815
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1815
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a tomb scene with a broken sarcophagus at the center. Above it, a ghostly figure floats mid-air, holding a scroll, while angels hover nearby. One angel points upward, another holds a cross, and a third looks down at the tomb. The sarcophagus is cracked and worn, with a green panel above it. The artist included small details like a tiny urn and a dove, adding depth to the scene. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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