Artwork
The Apotheosis of Saint Mark [recto and verso]
![The Apotheosis of Saint Mark [recto and verso], by Pietro Roselli, chalk, 1736](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/pietro-roselli--the-apotheosis-of-saint-mark-recto-and-verso--cd3a4ec627f729de-w1024.webp)
The Apotheosis of Saint Mark [recto and verso] is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Pietro Roselli. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Apotheosis of Saint Mark is a drawing created by Pietro Roselli in 1736, executed in pen and brown ink over black chalk.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dramatic scene with two figures in flowing robes, one standing on a cloud and reaching toward the sky, the other kneeling with a book. A rearing horse and swirling clouds surround a glowing light, set against a backdrop of dark trees and a rocky cliff.
Technique & Style
Roselli employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and energy, characteristic of a dynamic and expressive style. The drawing's energetic and fluid execution is reminiscent of the Baroque style, known for its dramatic and emotive qualities.
Artist & collection
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