In Like Manner Shall He Descend
Medium
Pen and iron gall ink, ink washes, and graphite on off-white wove paper prepared with yellow washes
Dimensions
9 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. (23.8 x 16.5 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.226.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the intimate drawing *In Like Manner Shall He Descend*, American artist Mather Brown evokes a profound biblical scene from the Book of Acts, depicting Christ's promised return to earth in glory. Created with pen and iron gall ink ink washes, and graphite off-white wove paper with subtle yellow washes, this modest 9⅜ × 6½-inch work (23.8 × 16.5 cm) captures drama through delicate lines and tonal shading. Iron gall ink, a historic medium prone to corroding paper over time, lends authenticity to Brown's neoclassical style, blending precise draftsmanship with atmospheric washes for a sense of e...
About the Artist
Mather Brown · 1761–1831
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