Schets voor het kleed van een knielende priester 1592 - 1647

"Schets voor het kleed van een knielende priester" (Sketch for the Robe of a Kneeling Priest) is a charcoal drawing by Giovanni Lanfranco, dating to the 17th century. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a preliminary study for a larger work, depicting the folds and textures of a priest's robe. Lanfranco, known for his dramatic Baroque style, utilized this study to create a realistic and impactful depiction of drapery in his finished painting. This drawing demonstrates the artist's meticulous attention to detail and understanding of light and shadow.