Numa Pompilius Giving the Laws to the Romans n.d.
giovannibattistagalestruzzi
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, gouache, paper, ink, chalk
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drawing
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toned paper
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gouache
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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charcoal art
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ink
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pencil drawing
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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chalk
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men
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water
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portrait drawing
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italy
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watercolor
This drawing by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi, a prominent Italian artist of the 17th century, depicts the biblical story of Numa Pompilius, the second King of Rome, receiving the laws from the goddess Egeria. Numa, kneeling, receives a set of tablets from a figure on the left, symbolizing the divine inspiration for his laws. Egeria, on the right, crowns him with a wreath, signifying his divine authority. This detailed drawing, executed in brown ink, exemplifies Galestruzzi's skillful handling of line and light, creating a dynamic and compelling composition.
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