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This is a collection of sketches on aged paper showcasing various human forms and mythical creatures. The central oval composition features swirling clouds and figures, surrounded by smaller sketches of cherubic or angelic figures with wings. On the left, a figure stands between columns. The pencil and pen marks create depth and movement in intricate studies reminiscent of Renaissance art. The overall composition reflects fluid lines and a sense of motion typical of preparatory sketches.
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This is a collection of sketches on aged paper showcasing various human forms and mythical creatures. The central oval composition features swirling clouds and figures, surrounded by smaller sketches of cherubic or angelic figures with wings. On the left, a figure stands between columns. The pencil and pen marks create depth and movement in intricate studies reminiscent of Renaissance art. The overall composition reflects fluid lines and a sense of motion typical of preparatory sketches.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Ascension and Other Studies

Giulio Campi

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 25.8 x 37 cm (10 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.69.a
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • figure
  • group
  • Arrow
  • Cherub
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by later hand, lower center in pen and brown ink: [G.?] Campi; by later hand, lower right in brown wash: m[?] 1570

NGA object ID 143763. 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.