Christ and the Pharisees
early 17th century
Look at the energy in this sketch! Anthony van Dyck captures a heated biblical debate with just a few swift strokes, showing Christ standing calmly on the right while the Pharisees lean in aggressively from the left. This isn't a finished painting but a quick study, revealing how the young Baroque master worked out his compositions before committing to canvas. Van Dyck was a true prodigy, creating such expressive religious scenes as a teenager long before he became the favorite portraitist of English royalty.
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