Sketch for the altarpiece of Sant’Andrea in Bassano

Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Artwork: Sketch for the altarpiece of Sant’Andrea in Bassano
Description: This painting is a preparatory drawing for the altarpiece of Sant’Andrea in Bassano. It depicts Saint Andrew standing on a cloud, with his left hand resting on a book and his right hand outstretched. He is looking down at a group of people below, who are reaching out to him. The painting is done in a loose, sketchy style, with the figures being outlined in brown ink and the shadows being filled in with gray wash.
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