Der Heilige Borromäus verteilt Almosen by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

Der Heilige Borromäus verteilt Almosen 

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drawing, gouache, paper, ink, indian-ink

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drawing

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toned paper

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baroque

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gouache

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paper

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handmade artwork painting

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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fluid art

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german

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coloured pencil

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indian-ink

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15_18th-century

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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pencil art

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watercolor

"Der Heilige Borromäus verteilt Almosen" is a drawing by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner, an 18th-century German artist, currently located in the Städel Museum. The artwork depicts Saint Charles Borromeo, a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation, seated in a grand hall while distributing alms to the poor. The scene is filled with intricate details, including a bookshelf filled with books, an ornate ceiling adorned with cherubs, and a variety of figures in various poses. The monochromatic composition emphasizes the somberness of the scene, highlighting the stark contrast between wealth and poverty.

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