This is a drawing of various figures and scenes sketched in brown ink on paper. The drawing displays a collection of human figures in various poses, composed in a manner that appears to be somewhat chaotic and spontaneous. The style is reminiscent of preparatory sketches, with loose and flowing lines capturing the dynamic postures of the figures. In the upper section, some figures appear to be reclining or gathered, possibly engaged in an interaction or conversation, while others seem to be caught in motion. Scattered around the page are additional figures that appear to be standing or…
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Studies for Judith and Holofernes, David and Goliath, The Finding of Moses, and Others [recto]

Veronese (Venetian, 1528 - 1588)

c. 1582

Medium
a) pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper b) pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 29.8 × 19.6 cm (11 3/4 × 7 11/16 in.)
Culture
Venetian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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