Artwork

The Dream of Mordecai

The Dream of Mordecai, by Giovanni Guerra, ink, 1581
The Dream of Mordecai, by Giovanni Guerra, ink, 1581

The Dream of Mordecai is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Giovanni Guerra. It dates from 1581 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Dream of Mordecai is a drawing by Giovanni Guerra, executed in 1581 using pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper.

Technique & Style

This work showcases Guerra's skill with pen and ink, combined with brown wash on laid paper, a common medium for drawings during the late 16th century.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.