Figures on Steps (Studies for an Assumption of the Virgin)

late 17th century

attributed to Carlo Maratta

Associated Names
Carlo Maratta

Artist, Italian, 1625 - 1713

This is a drawing of a scene with a group of figures. The sketch illustrates a dynamic composition where the figures create movement and emotion with flowing lines. The central figure appears to be reclining, surrounded by others, some with arms raised or gesturing. The drawing captures a moment of intensity or revelation, employing fluid lines to convey expression and motion. The background is minimalistic to focus on the figures and their interactions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.1 × 24.8 cm (5 15/16 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.26.18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Herbert E. Feist, New York, by 1969); Mrs. William Rudolf, New York, 1969; gift to NGA in 2018

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on steps in image: MARATTI; by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: 2-928; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: A0

Wikidata ID

Q64536784

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