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This is a drawing of a medieval scene with angelic and human figures against a cityscape. The drawing features a dramatic arrangement of figures, both celestial and terrestrial. At the top, winged angelic beings are depicted. Below them, a detailed expanse of a medieval city sprawls across the horizon. In the foreground, armored figures appear to be in discussion, standing near elegantly dressed individuals gathered under a tree. The scene captures a blend of supernatural and earthly realms amidst the architectural backdrop. The artist paid significant attention to detail, giving the drawing a rich, textured appearance.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
A King and His Retinue Confronting Ladies under a Celestial Battle
French 17th Century
- Date
- c. 1600
- Medium
- pen and brown ink
- Dimensions
- overall: 20.3 x 13.2 cm (8 x 5 3/16 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1983.101.1
- Credit line
- Gift of Charles Blitzer
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- French
- Standing
- group
- figure
Provenance
Dr. Charles Blitzer; gift 1983 to NGA.
Inscription
in unknown hand, center verso in brown ink: pape
NGA object ID 62648. 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.