Vierter Entwurf zu den _Sieben fetten Jahren_ für die Casa Bartholdy in Rom 1816

This pencil drawing by Philipp Veit, titled "Vierter Entwurf zu den _Sieben fetten Jahren_ für die Casa Bartholdy in Rom," is a preliminary design for a fresco. The drawing depicts a scene of plenty, with figures gathering around a central female figure, likely representing abundance, symbolizing the seven years of plenty. The scene is set in a classical context, likely referencing the biblical story of Joseph and the seven years of famine, making this a 19th-century interpretation of a biblical story in a classical context. This drawing is a testament to Veit's contribution to the Nazarene movement, a group of German artists who sought to revive Renaissance-style art.