Artwork
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Luigi Brenta. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic is a drawing by Luigi Brenta, created around 1824. It is a pen and brown ink work with brown wash on laid paper, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a religious scene with five figures: a bishop, the Virgin Mary with the Christ child, a kneeling ecclesiastic, and two small children. The figures are arranged in a simple room, with the Virgin enthroned at the center.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a sketchy feel. In contrast, certain details like the bishop's staff and throne carvings are rendered with greater precision. The use of brown ink and wash creates a predominantly monochromatic effect, with shading achieved through varying line weights and densities.
Artist & collection
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