De heilige Aloysius van Gonzaga in gebed 1713 - 1757

"De heilige Aloysius van Gonzaga in gebed" is a drawing by Italian artist Giuseppe Antonio Pianca, dating from 1713-1757. The drawing depicts the figure of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga in prayer, with a skull and chalice on the table before him. The drawing features detailed sketches of the figure's hands and is a study for a larger painting. The drawing's size, 177 mm high and 267 mm wide, suggests its intimate scale, focusing on the figure's internal devotion. The drawing’s subject matter, a religious figure in contemplation, is indicative of Pianca's oeuvre, which often explored themes of piety and spirituality.