1734
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Slight sketch representing the Temptation of Christ is a 1734 by George Romney, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with lots of loose, swirling lines. In the middle, a figure stands out—maybe Christ—while other shapes crowd around, some reaching upward. The drawing looks hurried, with quick strokes and no clean outlines. Shadows and light mix in rough patches. The artist used fast, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. This style fits the Baroque period, where drama and energy mattered more than perfect details. Check out Romney for more of his expressive drawings.
A slight sketch by George Romney depicts the Temptation of Christ.
Read the full account in the museum source.
George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
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