Jeremiah (Design for a Lunette)  c. 1600 - 1610

"Jeremiah (Design for a Lunette)" is a red chalk drawing on paper created by Agostino Ciampelli, an Italian artist, around the turn of the 17th century. The drawing depicts the prophet Jeremiah, seated in a pensive pose, with his right hand raised in a gesture of prophecy. The composition, typical of Mannerist style, displays a dynamic and slightly twisted pose, emphasizing Jeremiah's powerful presence. This drawing was likely a preparatory study for a larger work, possibly a lunette or ceiling painting. Ciampelli was a renowned artist and draughtsman of the period known for his skill in capturing human anatomy and expression.