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This is a drawing of two figures engaged in an interaction. One figure is pointing their finger while the other is holding a cloak. An ethereal figure on the left resembles a winged angel and is gesturing towards the figure on the right. The figure on the right is standing confidently with a hand on their chest and draped in a classical outfit with a cloak. The scene is rendered in a monochrome style with a warm, earthy tone, using expressive lines and shading.
Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, The Angel Appearing to the Centurion Cornelius, late 1590s, pen and black ink with gray wash and white heightening on paper prepared with diluted red chalk, Gift of H. Shickman Gallery, 1972.19.1

The Angel Appearing to the Centurion Cornelius

Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem · late 1590s · pen and black ink with gray wash and white heightening on paper prepared with diluted red chalk ·  Accession ID  1972.19.1

The image features a close-up illustration of a man's face, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man has a rugged appearance with detailed facial features such as deeply set eyes, a prominent nose, and a beard. He wears a cap that partially covers his forehead and hair, along with a collared shirt. The background is a light green gradient with minimal detail, and the man's silhouette is enclosed in an oval shape.
Leonard Baskin, Leonard Baskin AET 42, 1961/1962, woodcut in green and black on wove paper, Gift in memory of Alan Ostrow, 2006.114.1

Leonard Baskin AET 42

Leonard Baskin · 1961/1962 · woodcut in green and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.114.1

The image depicts a male figure in a seated position. The figure leans slightly to the left, with one leg extended outward and the other bent at the knee. His left arm reaches forward while the right arm is bent, holding an elongated object. The individual's facial features are not detailed, and the hair appears short or tied back. The person is dressed in a loose shirt and trousers. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure and clothing folds. No other objects or jewelry are visible.
Nicolas Lancret, Lady Seated on a See-Saw, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.24

Lady Seated on a See-Saw

Nicolas Lancret · · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.24

The image features two individuals shown from mid-torso up. The person in the foreground is seated and turned slightly away from the viewer, revealing the back and profile of their head. This person leans forward, extending their right arm in a gesturing pose towards the other figure. Both individuals have curly hair and bearded profiles. Their clothing is draped and sketchy in style. The background is textured with hints of cross-hatching, and the scene is rendered in a sketch-like, sepia-toned drawing style. Written text at the bottom attributes the work to Sebastiano Mazzoni Fiorentino.
Domenico Beccafumi, Study for "The Four Doctors of the Church", pen and brown ink with brown wash and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.61.1

Study for "The Four Doctors of the Church"

Domenico Beccafumi · · pen and brown ink with brown wash and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.61.1

The image shows an older woman's upper body, up to the chest. She faces forward with her head turned slightly to the right. The woman has fine wrinkles on her face, a smiling expression, slightly squinted eyes, and partially visible hair. She wears a headscarf over her shoulders, and layered attire with a reddish outer garment and grey inner garment. The background is a plain, textured surface without any accessories or objects.
Lagneau, Bust of an Old Woman Wearing a Head Scarf, c. 1625, black chalk and colored chalks on laid paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1978.59.1

Bust of an Old Woman Wearing a Head Scarf

Lagneau · c. 1625 · black chalk and colored chalks on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1978.59.1

The image shows multiple figures partially visible from the waist up. A woman stands in the foreground on the right, smiling and holding a small potted plant and a cylindrical container with florals. On her left, a child peeks from behind large plants, with tousled hair framing her face. On the left, another adult figure is seated, focused on intricate work. In the background, the scene is set in an interior space with walls adorned by bird-themed paintings or prints and a reflection of another person. There's a visible portion of what seems to be a window or door behind the seated figure, with complex imagery visible through it.
Adolph Menzel, Japanese Artist at Work, 1886, graphite on paperboard, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.61.2

Japanese Artist at Work

Adolph Menzel · 1886 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1971.61.2

The image shows a landscape with hills, valleys, a blue sky with clouds, distant mountains, a town or castle, people on a grassy cliff, a procession on a dirt path, and a lone tree. The painting uses delicate brushstrokes and a soft color palette of greens, blues, and earth tones.
Claude-Louis Châtelet, Second View of the Agrigento Countryside, 1778, pen and brown and black ink with watercolor and gray wash over graphite on laid paper, with a partial framing line in brown and gray ink, Gift of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Foundation for the Encouragement of the Arts in honor of J. Carter Brown for meritorious contribution to the world of arts, 1982.57.1

Second View of the Agrigento Countryside

Claude-Louis Châtelet · 1778 · pen and brown and black ink with watercolor and gray wash over graphite on laid paper, with a partial framing line in brown and gray ink ·  Accession ID  1982.57.1

This is a drawing of a procession of camels laden with goods. The camels are depicted carrying large loads on their backs, possibly wrapped in fabric or containers. The drawing shows several camels in a realistic style, trekking across a slightly undulating terrain. The use of reddish-brown tones gives a warm and cohesive look. The focus is on the camels, showcasing details like their humps and expressions, in a composition that conveys movement and direction. There are figures next to some of the camels, possibly tending to them.
French 18th Century, Camel Caravan, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.18

Camel Caravan

French 18th Century · · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.18

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is depicted on the middle cross with outstretched arms and a tilted head, flanked by two additional figures on separate crosses. Below them, a group of individuals is seen in varying postures. The use of chiaroscuro with soft pencil strokes captures a dramatic scene. The hazy, unfinished quality gives it a sense of immediacy and movement. The composition is balanced with the central figure as the focal point and surrounding figures adding depth and context.
Giovanni Battista Naldini, The Crucifixion, black chalk on brown laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1973.51.1

The Crucifixion

Giovanni Battista Naldini · · black chalk on brown laid paper ·  Accession ID  1973.51.1

The image shows a landscape with a detailed tree in the center, hills, and distant trees in the background. The brush strokes give texture to the scene. The color scheme is primarily sepia. Near the bottom left, there is a bush and a round object. The landscape extends towards the horizon, where more trees are visible against the sky.
Jacques de Gheyn II, Landscape with Sleeping Peasants, c. 1605, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Gift of Robert H. and Clarice Smith, 1979.76.2

Landscape with Sleeping Peasants

Jacques de Gheyn II · c. 1605 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1979.76.2