A Sheet of Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

late 16th century

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Associated Names
Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Artist, Venetian, 1544 or 1548 - 1628

This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.9 × 16.6 cm (9 × 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.26.19

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Flavia Ormond Fine Arts Ltd., London); Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolf, New York; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center in brown ink: 23

Wikidata ID

Q64580079

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