Traditio Clavis
Giuseppe Ghezzi brings a biblical scene to life in this energetic sketch, depicting the 'Traditio Clavis' or the handing over of the keys. A central figure gestures dramatically toward the heavens while Saint Peter kneels in reverence, surrounded by a cluster of apostles with wonderfully expressive, almost gossipy faces. Faint outlines of drapery at the top suggest the artist was still figuring out the architectural setting. As a Baroque master, Ghezzi was all about movement and emotion, and even in this preliminary drawing, you can feel the dynamic energy he planned for the final painting.
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