Two figures
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Two figures is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows two draped figures meeting in front of a building. It's a simple scene, but the details suggest it was a practice sketch for something bigger. The drawing style is similar to Nicolas Poussin's work, so it was likely made by someone who knew him. To see more drawings like this, check out the work at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing depicts two draped figures in full-length profile meeting before an architectural background, likely intended as a preparatory design for a sculpted panel or low relief. The work, once attributed to Nicolas Poussin, is now considered by some scholars to be by a close follower, possibly François Verdier, reflecting Poussin’s classical influences. The composition aligns with a series of studies after antique models, characterized by moralizing themes and a focus on clean contours. Such works often drew from Roman and Renaissance sources, emphasizing clarity and emotional restraint…
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