Zwei Franziskanerheilige in Anbetung der Eucharistie c. 1690

"Zwei Franziskanerheilige in Anbetung der Eucharistie" (c. 1690) by Carlo Maratti, is a pen and wash drawing depicting two Franciscan saints in prayer. The piece is a preparatory study for a larger composition, likely an altarpiece. Maratti, a leading figure in the Roman Baroque style, utilized a dynamic composition and subtle shading techniques, giving a sense of depth and emotion. This drawing, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Maratti's skilled draftsmanship and his ability to infuse religious imagery with both piety and artistic mastery.