Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing, "Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures," depicts a monk in a hooded robe preaching to a group of figures, likely representing a religious scene. The artist uses a loose, expressive style, capturing the dynamism of the figures through gestural lines. The small scale and intimate composition suggest a preliminary study for a larger work. This detailed pencil drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers insight into the process of a Baroque-era artist.