The Transport of the Ark of the Covenant c. 1690

"The Transport of the Ark of the Covenant" is a pen drawing by Italian artist Nicola Malinconico, executed around 1690. The artwork depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest containing the tablets of the Ten Commandments, is being transported by a procession of priests and soldiers. The drawing displays a dynamic composition with detailed figures, showing the importance of this religious event in the Christian faith. While the subject matter is deeply religious, the style of the drawing leans towards a more naturalistic approach, characteristic of the Baroque period.