Artwork
God the Father and Angels on Clouds
God the Father and Angels on Clouds is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Raffaello Motta. It dates from 1564 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
God the Father and Angels on Clouds is a drawing by Raffaello Motta, created in 1564, using pen and brown ink with brown wash and white highlights.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts God the Father surrounded by angels on clouds, presenting a complex scene viewed from above, populated with multiple figures.
Technique & Style
Motta achieved visual contrast through the use of brown ink and white highlights, employing a limited color palette to convey a multifaceted composition.
Artist & collection
