Studies for a Biblical Scene with God the Father Appearing to a Bearded Male Figure

mid-17th Century

Roman 17th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a sketch with several full-length figures in different poses. In the top left corner, a draped figure is mid-motion with an extended arm. To the right, another figure faces left with a turned head and arms spread. Above them, a face emerges from swirling lines. In the top right corner, a reclining figure is embedded in a cloud-like formation with arms stretched outward. Below, another figure stands in a flowing robe. The background has swirling patterns resembling clouds or smoke with varied shading, creating a dynamic and ethereal atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.6 x 26 cm (7 5/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.93.a

Associated Artworks

Two Figures in a Skiff and Two Horsemen Doing Battle

Roman 17th Century

1609


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 182 (color)(recto only).

Watermarks

by unknown maker

Wikidata ID

Q64629632

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