Saint Luke Painting the Madonna and Child n.d.

This black chalk drawing by French artist François Le Moyne depicts Saint Luke painting the Madonna and Child, a common subject in Christian art. Created in an oval format, the drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting. The composition features Saint Luke seated in a landscape, looking toward the Madonna and Child, who appear in the background. The drawing's delicate lines capture the artist's careful attention to detail and the spirituality of the subject. "Saint Luke Painting the Madonna and Child" is a testament to the artist's skill and the enduring power of faith in art.