Biblical Scene [verso]
1725
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Biblical Scene [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d33f1e2abb3d29f7/full.webp)
1725
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch is all loose, quick lines on light paper. You can just make out a group of people in a chaotic scene—some standing, some kneeling, all tangled together. The drawing looks rushed, like the artist was working fast, with no smooth shapes or clean edges. The paper has a textured, aged look, and there’s writing on the back—maybe notes or a title. The lines are all over the place, some dark, some faint, and the whole thing feels unfinished. If you like this sketchy style, check out Baroque art next.
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![The Ecstasy of Saint Francis [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5f53f9b59775e5dd/thumb.webp)