Studies for Judith and Holofernes, David and Goliath, The Finding of Moses, and Others [recto]
1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Studies for Judith and Holofernes, David and Goliath, The Finding of Moses, and Others [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e7509a7c8dd48fbb/full.webp)
1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch looks like a messy, busy draft with lots of swirling lines and quick figures. The paper is light-colored, and the ink is a warm brown, almost like tea stains. Some shapes are clear—like a person holding a sword or a group of people gathered around a body—but others are just scribbles. The whole thing feels like a first try, not a finished drawing. The artist scribbled notes around the edges, maybe explaining what each part was supposed to be. The lines are loose and fast, like they were drawn in a hurry or while thinking hard. It’s not neat, but that’s kind of the point—it’s a practice sheet, not a polished painting. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.
![Studies for the Raising of Lazarus and Other Compositions [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/f0c658fb1c49844f/thumb.webp)
![Various Sketches of the Madonna and Child (recto); Architectural Studies (verso) [partially visible on recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/90586edfc8e8efd5/thumb.webp)
![Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/450080eaf8685583/thumb.webp)
