Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below
1604
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1604
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below is a 1604 oil by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is called Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below. It was made by Giulio Cesare Procaccini around 1602-1607. The artist used oiled black chalk and white chalk on blue-green paper to create this allegory, which is a type of art that uses symbols to convey meaning. This technique and medium were commonly used during the Renaissance period. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Renaissance.
