Pentecost 1500 - 1549

"Pentecost" is a drawing by an anonymous artist, dated between 1500 and 1549, which depicts the biblical event of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is executed in brown wash and depicts a group of figures, with the central figure of the Virgin Mary looking up towards the sky. This drawing is a fine example of early Renaissance art in the Low Countries, and it showcases the artist's skillful use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and volume.