
Saint Mary Magdalene Lifted by Angels
Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista · Italian
c. 1740
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1726 to 1750
- Image size
- 3400 × 4974px
Description
This is a drawing of a group of angelic figures surrounding a central figure. The drawing features angelic figures depicted in a classical style with flowing robes and feathered wings, gathered around a central, reclining figure. The scene depicts a moment of care or protection, with the figures intertwined and creating a sense of movement. The drawing is rendered with a subtle use of sepia tones, primarily browns and grays that provide a sense of depth and contour. The strokes are fluid and sketchy, with a dynamic and expressive quality that captures the emotional essence of the scene. The background is left largely unmarked, keeping the focus on the figures and their interactions.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).