God Enthroned Surrounded by Saints

possibly 1585/1590

Giovanni Battista Trotti

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Trotti

Artist, Italian, 1555 - 1619

This is a drawing of a celestial scene with figures in the clouds. The image portrays a grand assembly of figures gathered among voluminous clouds in a vast, ethereal sky. At the center, a prominent figure is seated on a cloud, surrounded by a divine or majestic aura. The surrounding figures appear to be in positions of gestural communication, some holding musical instruments or offering gestures of praise or worship. The overall composition is dynamic, with swirling clouds and figures arranged in a circular motion, creating a sense of movement and harmony. The use of sepia tones adds an antiquated, serene quality to the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk (graphite?) on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 40.2 cm (16 1/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8862


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1988

  • Italian Renaissance Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1988, no cat.

Bibliography

1959

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1988

  • Bora, Giulio. _Maniera, 'Idea' e Natura Nel Disegno", Paragone. May-Sept. 1988: 13-38.

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: 191-Z-0-15-0; in pen and brown ink: Pietro Candidus.

Wikidata ID

Q64572390

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