Artwork
Saint Nicolas of Bari
Saint Nicolas of Bari is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Cesare Aretusi. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, Saint Nicolas of Bari, is a work by Cesare Aretusi, created in 1589. It is executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash and white heightening over graphite on blue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a bearded man dressed as a bishop, with a staff and a small book, conveying a sense of seriousness and authority. The figure is likely Saint Nicolas of Bari, a revered religious figure.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching, to create a detailed and textured representation of the figure. Thin, crisscrossed lines build up shadows and light, giving the figure depth and volume, characteristic of Renaissance drawing styles.
Artist & collection
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