A Landscape with Seated Soldiers and Fishermen
1735
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1735
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Landscape with Seated Soldiers and Fishermen is a 1735 chalk by Antonio Visentini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet scene by a river. On the left, a stone wall has a carved face and a standing figure. In the middle, four people sit under a tree—two soldiers and two fishermen. One soldier holds a spear, another leans on a stick. The watercolor looks faded, like it’s been handled a lot. The rough lines and soft colors make it feel quick, almost like a first draft. The soldiers and fishermen seem to be resting, not fighting. The artist used chalk and watercolor, adding white to make some spots pop. Next, check out Visentini, Antonio—he made lots of these fast sketches.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
