Die Predigt des Heiligen Paulus in Ephesus c. 1649

This is a preparatory drawing by French artist Eustache Le Sueur for his painting of the same name, created around 1649. The drawing, now housed in the Städel Museum, features a scene from the Bible, depicting Saint Paul preaching in Ephesus. The drawing depicts a crowd of people listening to Paul's message, with some figures kneeling in devotion. The quick lines and loose strokes suggest an energetic and dynamic composition, typical of Le Sueur's work. This drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process, revealing how he developed the final composition for his painting. Städel Museum, Die Predigt des Heiligen Paulus in Ephesus, Eustache Le Sueur.