Transfiguration c. 1535 - 1540

Polidoro da Caravaggio's "Transfiguration," created circa 1535-1540, is a masterful drawing depicting the biblical scene of Jesus' transfiguration on Mount Tabor. The central figure of Jesus, radiating light, ascends towards heaven as Moses and Elijah flank him. Below, the three apostles, Peter, James, and John, are shown in awe and wonder. The artist's skillful use of shading and hatching creates a dynamic and atmospheric composition. The drawing is a testament to Polidoro's talent for capturing both the divine and the human in a single composition. It is currently housed at the Städel Museum.