This is a drawing of a group of twelve figures in flowing robes, captured in various gestures. The scene depicts them against a background of trees and an ambiguous sky. The linework and shading emphasize the draped fabric and postures, creating a sense of movement and intention among the figures. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.
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The Apostles

Karel Vitezslav Masek (Czech, 1865 - 1927)

1895-1900

Medium
watercolor and ink
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
image: 25.4 x 22.3 cm (10 x 8 3/4 in.)
Culture
Czech
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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