Classical Scene with Offering 1659 - 1734

"Classical Scene with Offering" is a pen and ink drawing by Sebastiano Ricci, a prominent Venetian artist of the late Baroque period. The drawing, created between 1659 and 1734, depicts a scene of classical mythology or history, likely an offering ritual. It features several figures, their forms sketched with loose, expressive lines, highlighting the artist's mastery of gesture and anatomy. The use of hatching and shading adds depth and volume to the figures, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. This drawing, characteristic of Ricci's work, exemplifies the artist's ability to capture the essence of a scene with swift and confident strokes.