Artwork
The Trinity Surrounded by Angels
The Trinity Surrounded by Angels is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss produced the drawing titled The Trinity Surrounded by Angels around 1770. Executed with pen and brown ink, the work is further enriched by brown and gray washes applied to laid paper, creating a monochromatic yet nuanced composition that depicts a celestial gathering.
Technique & Style
The piece combines precise pen work with subtle ink washes, allowing tonal variation across the laid paper surface. The brown and gray washes soften the linear drawing, suggesting depth and atmosphere while maintaining the clarity of the figures. This method reflects the late‑Baroque drawing practices prevalent in Central Europe during the late eighteenth century.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1770, the drawing remains attributed to Weiss, a German‑Austrian artist known for religious subjects. Its provenance traces back to private collections before entering a museum context, where it is displayed as an example of devotional illustration from the period.
Artist & collection
Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence
The Sacrifice of Isaac
Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
Venus as a Huntress Appearing to Aeneas and Achates
Saint Jerome (?)
God the Father and the Holy Spirit Receiving the Body of Christ
The Madonna and Child in Glory Adored by Saints
God the Father and Angels on Clouds
The Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints Gregory the Great and Andrew
Plague Victims Pleading for Help from Christ, the Virgin, and Saint Roch
Ecclesia Surrounded by Angels Holding the Instruments of the Passion
Cloud-Borne Saints above a Lake