Capitulation of a Town 

This drawing by the Italian master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicts the surrender of a city. Executed in brown wash, the composition is dominated by a group of men in eastern dress, likely representing a defeated army, kneeling before a figure in armor. The scene takes place before the gates of a fortified city, which are seen in the background. The dynamic lines and dramatic lighting characteristic of Tiepolo's style are apparent in the work, which is likely a preparatory study for a larger painting.