Three Hovering Angels

Jacopo Palma Il Giovane (1544/48-1628), pen and brown ink, with brown wash, c. 1588-1589

This drawing features three studies of a hovering angel, the wings of which are depicted with just a few pen lines. The fact that in some places the hard contours have been softened with light brown washes emphasizes the effect of flying. This drawing may have served as a study for the angels Palma painted in his representation of the Last Judgment in the Doge's Palace in Venice.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1981-38(R)
  • Dimensionsheight 370 mm x width 241 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen en penseel in bruin