Artwork
The Drawing of Lots to Divide the Promised Land
The Drawing of Lots to Divide the Promised Land is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Etienne Parrocel. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Drawing of Lots to Divide the Promised Land is a drawing created in 1808 by Étienne Parrocel, a French artist known as Le Romain. It is executed in black chalk on buff laid paper.
Technique & Style
Parrocel's use of black chalk on buff laid paper showcases his skill with monochromatic drawing techniques. The work is characteristic of the Italian artistic tradition, which influenced Parrocel during his time in Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a biblical scene, specifically the division of the Promised Land, reflecting Parrocel's interest in historical and biblical themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Étienne Parrocel known as Le Romain (8 January 1696 – 26 August or 12 January 1775 or 1776) was a French painter working in Rome in the eighteenth century.
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