The Four Evangelists

1560s

Italian 17th Century, after Luca Cambiaso

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

Luca Cambiaso

Artist After, Genoese, 1527 - 1585

This is a drawing of several mythical creatures in a dynamic scene. The figures are depicted amidst swirling clouds, some have horns and wings. They appear to be interacting closely, with one of them holding an open book. The lines are fluid and energetic, giving a sense of movement. The drawing is in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the dramatic composition. The style is reminiscent of the Baroque period, featuring complex and animated forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, laid down

  • Credit Line

    The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43 × 28.7 cm (16 15/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.26.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christie's, New York, 12 January 1995, no. 287); (Edith Rudolf Gallery, New York); Edith T. Rudolf, New York; gift to NGA in 2018.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64579015

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