Deckenentwurf (Allegorische Darstellung)

drawing, paper, ink, indian-ink, chalk, graphite

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

baroque

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

paper

ink

german

underpainting

indian-ink

chalk

graphite

sketchbook drawing

14_17th-century

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Deckenentwurf (Allegorische Darstellung)" is a preliminary sketch for a ceiling painting by Johann Andreas Wolff, a German artist born in 1652. The drawing depicts a scene of angels with one appearing to hold a trumpet and another with a banner, possibly referencing a Biblical allegory. The drawing's loose, gestural lines indicate a quick sketch for a more detailed composition. This preliminary drawing is an example of Wolff's working process, demonstrating his skill and approach to composition for large-scale ceiling paintings. The artwork is currently held in the Städel Museum.