Olympus 1743 - 1744

drawing, print, gouache, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

natural stone pattern

wood texture

toned paper

print

gouache

possibly oil pastel

paper

ink

tile art

carved into stone

earthy tone

coffee painting

ink-drawings

france

water

wooden texture

graphite

pen

watercolor

"Olympus" is a 1743-1744 drawing by Italian artist Lorenzo de' Ferrari, known for his Baroque style. This intricate composition depicts a dramatic scene filled with numerous figures, likely representing gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus. The drawing is framed in an oval shape and features a rich brown tone, likely executed in pen and brown ink. This work, currently located at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into de' Ferrari's mastery of figural drawing and his interest in mythological themes.