A Saint Healing the Sick (recto); Upper Body of Nude Male with Outstretched Arms, seen from the rear (verso) 1600 - 1700

This 17th-century anonymous red chalk drawing depicts a saint, likely Jesus Christ, performing a miracle. The composition shows a crowd of people gathered around the saint as he heals a man who is lying on the ground. The saint’s outstretched hand appears to be the source of healing. In the background, additional figures stand in awe of the miracle. The artist uses dynamic lines to capture the energy of the scene and the figures’ emotional responses. This drawing is likely a preparatory study for a larger painting, and it is a testament to the artist’s talent for capturing both anatomical detail and emotional expression.