Sculptuur van een knielende Cyparissus before 1848

Louis-Joseph Isnard Desjardins rendered this drawing of a kneeling Cyparissus using delicate lines to capture a soft, mournful mood. The composition is defined by the classical curve of the arch that frames the sculpture, emphasizing its idealized form. Notice how the light gently models the figure’s musculature, creating a subtle play of shadows that defines its shape. The statue’s downcast gaze and drooping posture, combined with the smooth texture of the stone, evoke a profound sense of sorrow. The sculpture itself is presented as an object of contemplation, inviting us to consider its aesthetic form. The careful attention to detail and the subtle tonal variations create a visual experience that transcends the narrative of the myth, focusing instead on the beauty and expressive potential of the sculpted form itself.