Christ Healing the Man with the Withered Arm
ca. 1620-1625
Gerard van Honthorst, a Dutch master famous for his dramatic candlelit scenes, captures a tense biblical moment in this lively sketch. Jesus stands barefoot and calm amidst a chaotic crowd, reaching out to heal a man with a withered arm while onlookers gesture wildly in disbelief. Created during the height of the Baroque period around 1620, this drawing feels less like a stiff religious icon and more like a snapshot of a bustling street scene. It’s a fantastic glimpse into how artists planned their grand, dramatic compositions before committing to the final canvas.
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