Study for King David, with Harp and Psalm Book after 1621
guidoreni
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk
#
drawing
#
toned paper
#
light pencil work
# print
#
pencil sketch
#
charcoal drawing
#
possibly oil pastel
#
paper
#
charcoal art
#
inorganic-material
#
coffee painting
#
underpainting
#
chalk
#
water
#
watercolour illustration
#
italy
#
watercolor
This red chalk drawing by Guido Reni is a study for his painting "King David with Harp and Psalm Book," which was commissioned for the church of San Gregorio Magno in Rome. Reni was a prominent artist of the Baroque period known for his elegant style and meticulous attention to detail. This study, dated after 1621, reveals Reni's process of refining the composition and anatomy of King David's figure. The drawing depicts the King in a seated pose, his expressive face slightly tilted upwards, possibly in contemplation or prayer. The loose, yet defined, lines create a sense of movement and energy, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the figure.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.
Collect
React
CommentMore like this
