Joseph of Arimathea, Figure study for [The Arthurian Round Table’ 

This charcoal drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey, is a figure study of Joseph of Arimathea for a larger painting entitled ‘The Arthurian Round Table’. The figure is depicted in a hooded cloak, suggesting piety and reverence, a fitting representation for the biblical figure of Joseph who is known for his generosity and piety. Abbey's attention to detail is evident in the way he has rendered the folds of the cloak, creating a sense of depth and movement. The figure's posture and expression are also carefully crafted, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.