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Three Demons Holding a Knight (verso)

Unknown

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Three Demons Holding a Knight (verso) is a 1904 by Unknown, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1904
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three twisted, shadowy figures tangled around a knight. The lines are loose and quick, like they were drawn fast. The knight’s armor is barely visible under the swirling bodies, and the whole scene feels chaotic. The drawing looks like a rough study—maybe for a bigger, more detailed work. The artist didn’t smooth out the lines, leaving it raw and uneven. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more sketches like this.