Heiliger Sebastian am Baume 

"Heiliger Sebastian am Baume" is a preliminary study by Alois Johann Penz for a larger work. The drawing depicts Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr, bound to a tree. Penz, an artist born between 1853 and 1856, has used a delicate pencil technique to capture the figure's form and the surrounding foliage. This preparatory study, now housed in the Städel Museum, showcases Penz's attention to detail and his mastery of anatomical representation. The drawing provides a glimpse into Penz's artistic process and the development of his larger composition.