The Trinity and the Virgin Appearing to Ecclesiastics

Theodor Boeyermans

Associated Names
Theodor Boeyermans

Artist, Flemish, 1620 - 1678

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central seated figure with celestial elements. The scene is densely packed with various figures, some of whom appear to be gesturing and looking towards the elevated central figure. The lines are fluid and sketch-like, creating a sense of motion and life within the scene. The background is filled with swirling clouds and cherub-like figures. The overall style shows intricate line work suggesting a narrative of religious or mythological significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown and black ink over black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 28.7 x 41.5 cm (11 5/16 x 16 5/16 in.)
    support: 40 x 53.7 cm (15 3/4 x 21 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.17

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002], by 1970; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 37, as Religious Allegory, attributed to Theodor Boeyermans.

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: 13; lower right in graphite: Attribue aVan Dyke; vertical along right edge in graphite: 271 A / -; lower center verso: 19/24; lower right verso: 100 / K3037 / RW / IR / 13 / Skippe Col lection

Wikidata ID

Q64633062

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