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This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.
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This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Sheet of Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Date
late 16th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 22.9 × 16.6 cm (9 × 6 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2018.26.19
Credit line
The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Nude
  • Costume
  • Figures
Provenance

(Flavia Ormond Fine Arts Ltd., London); Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolf, New York; gift to NGA, 2018.

Inscription

upper center in brown ink: 23

NGA object ID 213150. 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.