DISCOVERART

Giovanni Battista Gaulli

Prophets, Patriarchs, Saints, and Music-Making Angels in Glory

1639–1709
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk
41.3 × 52.8 cm (16.3 × 20.8 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Giovanni Battista Gaulli

Portrait of a WomanPortrait of a WomanPope Clement X (1590–1676)Pope Clement X (1590–1676)Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesù, Rome)Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesù, Rome)Detail Study for The Assumption of St. AgnesDetail Study for The Assumption of St. AgnesChrist Giving the Host to a Holy AbbessChrist Giving the Host to a Holy AbbessSaint Clare, seated in the clouds among angels, a dragon belowSaint Clare, seated in the clouds among angels, a dragon belAllegorical Figure of FaithAllegorical Figure of FaithStanding Franciscan Saint Holding CrucifixStanding Franciscan Saint Holding Crucifix

More like this

The Triumph of CybeleLuca Giordano — The Triumph of CybeleSketch for a Ceiling with an Allegory of Fortitude and WisdomGiovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Sketch for a Ceiling with an AllGlorification of SaintCiro Ferri — Glorification of SaintStudy for Emperor Heraclius Carrying the Cross into JerusalemGregorio de' Ferrari — Study for Emperor Heraclius Carrying The Ascension of ChristHans Georg Asam — The Ascension of ChristDesign for a Ceiling: Venice Receiving HomageGaspare Diziani — Design for a Ceiling: Venice Receiving HomDeifying of HorofiliaJames Thornhill — Deifying of HorofiliaSaint Joseph Presented by the Virgin to the Holy TrinityCorrado Giaquinto — Saint Joseph Presented by the Virgin to The Virgin Intervening during a Siege of MadridLuca Giordano — The Virgin Intervening during a Siege of MadCeiling Design with Mars Driving His ChariotLattanzio Gambara — Ceiling Design with Mars Driving His ChaStudy for ceiling decoration with Mars, Minerva, and a dancing satyr, for the Villa Puccini di Scornio, Pistoia, ItalyGiovanni Domenico Ferretti — Study for ceiling decoration wiDesign for a Ceiling: Apotheosis of Callisto or Diana (recto), and Sketch of Figures (verso)Jacob de Wit — Design for a Ceiling: Apotheosis of Callisto