Engel in gebed 1780 - 1849

"Engel in gebed" (Angel in Prayer), is a drawing by David-Pierre Giottino Humbert de Superville from the 19th century and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a kneeling angel with wings outstretched, creating a sense of both humility and spiritual power. The lines used to create the angel are delicate and expressive, hinting at the artist's interest in capturing the fleeting essence of divine grace. The use of a grid overlaid on the drawing suggests the artist's attention to precision and careful composition, a hallmark of Neoclassical art.