God the Father with the Dove, Two Putti and a Nimbus of Cherubim
palmavecchio
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natural stone pattern
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toned paper
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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underpainting
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sketch
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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mixed medium
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mixed media
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watercolor
This drawing by Palma Vecchio, who was active in the early 16th century, depicts God the Father as a bearded man with a long flowing robe, surrounded by cherubs, angels, and clouds. The piece is executed in brown ink and washes on paper and depicts a central figure of God the Father floating on a cloud with his arms outstretched, above the Holy Spirit, represented as a dove. The artist likely used this work as a study for a larger painting or fresco. The dynamism of the composition and the use of light and shade to create a sense of volume are characteristic of Palma Vecchio's style.
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