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Two Male Figures in Motion (verso)

1598/1605

Domenico Tintoretto

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Domenico Tintoretto

Artist, Venetian, 1560 - 1635

This is a drawing of stylized forms depicting a figure with flowing lines. The artwork consists of loose, curved lines and dark smudges against a light brown background. The lines suggest a figure with intricate detailing, possibly with hair or other flowing elements, giving it a sense of movement and organic forms. The shading and the sketchy nature of the lines give it an unfinished yet expressive quality. The interplay of lines and shading creates a textural depth within the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black chalk on laid paper washed brown
Credit Line

Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin
Dimensions

overall: 31.4 x 19.2 cm (12 3/8 x 7 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2007.111.175.b

The image consists of swirling lines and dynamic forms that convey motion. It shows elongated figures appearing to march or engage in a processional action, with shapes resembling flags or banners. The scene suggests a busy urban parade or a theatrical performance, where the figures are participating collectively. Strong diagonal elements and contrasting colors create depth and organized chaos, forming a visually striking and complex narrative. — Venetian Soldiers Attacking Constantinople (recto)

Domenico Tintoretto

1598

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sohn-Rethel Collection, Rome. (Douwes Fine Art Ltd., London); Wolfgang Ratjen, Munich; purchased 2007 by NGA.

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Exhibition History

1995

Fünfzig italienische Zeichnungen des 16. - 18. Jahrhunderts aus der Stiftung Ratjen, Vaduz, Liechtensteinischen Staatlichen Kunstsammlung, Vaduz, 1995, no. 8.

Wikidata ID

Q64541084

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