Salvador Dalí Pen and Ink Drawing on Paper

This original drawing, attributed to or in the style of Salvador Dalí, is executed in black pen and ink with a monochromatic wash on a light cream-toned paper. The composition is characteristic of Surrealist draftsmanship, featuring a central cluster of chaotic, intertwined organic forms and figures. Small, monk-like figures carrying crosses appear in the background, suggesting a theme related to religious procession or the 'Divine Comedy' series. The linework is energetic and gestural, with a mix of fine cross-hatching and bold, looped strokes that create a sense of movement. The work is housed in a carved wooden frame with a gold-leaf or 'Dutch gold' finish, accented by scrolled acanthus leaf corner ornaments and a beaded inner border. A high-quality double-mat in an off-white linen texture creates depth between the artwork and the ornate frame. While the paper appears to be in stable condition, there is a slight overall toning consistent with mid-20th-century origins (circa 1950s-1960s). The pen ink remains deeply saturated with no visible fading, though the wash has settled into the paper fibers to create subtle tonal shifts that enhance the atmospheric quality of the landscape.