Christ Served by Four Angels
Charles Le Brun, the 'King's Painter' who defined French Baroque style, created this delicate sketch of Christ resting in the wilderness. Surrounded by four attentive angels—one offering a basket of provisions and another kneeling at his feet—the scene captures a rare moment of divine care and relaxation. Executed on blue paper with white highlights, this preparatory study shows the artist's fluid planning process with ink and wash before tackling his grand, colorful commissions for Versailles.
- Technique
- Ink and wash drawing with white heightening
- Material
- Blue paper
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