Holy bishop 

This drawing, "Holy bishop", by the Italian artist Gaspare Diziani (1689-1767), is a preparatory study for a larger composition. Executed in pen and brown ink, it captures the dynamism and emotion of a biblical scene with figures rendered in loose, expressive strokes. The artist's skill in depicting the human form is evident in the anatomical detail and the flowing lines that define the contours of the figures. This preparatory drawing, now housed at the Städel Museum, provides insight into Diziani's working process and the evolution of his artistic ideas.