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This is a drawing of several figures in an ornate setting. The drawing is made with intricate line work and shading in sepia tones. The figures are surrounded by clouds. In the upper section, two central figures are elevated among the clouds. One figure holds a large cross towards a light source from above. Below, a group of three individuals appear to be in discussion, wearing robes and tall hats. The borders of the drawing contain cherubic figures and baroque embellishments. Blank spaces within the borders suggest areas for inscriptions or additional details. The composition blends allegorical and architectural elements, embodying artistry and symbolism.
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This is a drawing of several figures in an ornate setting. The drawing is made with intricate line work and shading in sepia tones. The figures are surrounded by clouds. In the upper section, two central figures are elevated among the clouds. One figure holds a large cross towards a light source from above. Below, a group of three individuals appear to be in discussion, wearing robes and tall hats. The borders of the drawing contain cherubic figures and baroque embellishments. Blank spaces within the borders suggest areas for inscriptions or additional details. The composition blends allegorical and architectural elements, embodying artistry and symbolism.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Thesis Design with Doctors of the Church

Gottfried Eichler the Younger

Date
1747
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash and traces of graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 29.6 x 20.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2007.111.72
Credit line
Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Seated figure
  • Costume
  • Monks
  • Putti
  • Books
  • Cherub
  • Figures
  • Cloud
Provenance

Bernhard Funck [1895-1993], Munich; acquired 1976 by Wolfgang Ratjen, Munich; purchased 2007 by NGA.

Inscription

signed and dated at bottom right in brown ink: G Eichler inv del 1747 [partially trimmed]; in the cartouche at top right: perpetuum/corona/ta/trium/phat; in the cartouche held by a putto at lower left: i; at lower center in the small cartouche flanked by putti: 2

Watermarks

HOL

NGA object ID 139219. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.