Johannes de Doper 1633 - 1691

giacintobrandi

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This red chalk drawing, *Johannes de Doper* (1633-1691) by Giacinto Brandi (1621-1691), depicts John the Baptist. Brandi's drawing is a study for a larger composition, capturing the figure's pose with loose, expressive strokes. The piece is a prime example of Baroque art, with its dynamic figure and emphasis on naturalism. The drawing's small size and quick execution suggest a preliminary sketch, emphasizing the artist's mastery of anatomy and composition.