Artwork
The Triumph of Virtue and Divine Wisdom
The Triumph of Virtue and Divine Wisdom is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Livio Retti. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, 'The Triumph of Virtue and Divine Wisdom', is a work by Livio Retti, executed in 1736 using pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Retti's skill with pen and brown ink, combined with brown wash over a graphite underdrawing on laid paper, a common technique of the time.
Artist & collection
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