Studie efter Rafael: "Borgos brand". (De to vandbærersker og figuren yderst til højre) 1671 - 1738

Hendrik Krock created this drawing with reddish-brown chalk, a study after Raphael's "The Fire in the Borgo." Its composition, rendered in sanguine, invites us to contemplate the dynamic arrangement of figures caught in a moment of crisis. Krock meticulously captures the anatomical form and emotional expressions of the figures, focusing on the interplay between line and shadow. The composition is structured by the figures’ placement, with the water bearers creating a diagonal movement that counters the implied chaos of the fire. Notice how Krock uses line variation to define volume and texture, giving weight to the water jugs and softness to the draped clothing. This study is not merely a copy but an interpretation, revealing Krock's engagement with classical ideals and his attempt to understand the formal language of the Renaissance masters. The subtle tonal gradations achieved with the chalk create a sense of depth and drama. Through this formal exercise, Krock explores the expressive potential of the human form.