Christ Healing the Paralytic c. 1616 - 1620

Jacob Jordaens's "Christ Healing the Paralytic" (c. 1616-1620) is a pen and brown ink drawing that captures the moment of Jesus' miracle in a dynamic and expressive manner. Jordaens, a prominent Flemish artist, employs gestural lines to depict the figures, emphasizing the energy and emotion of the scene. The composition is focused on the interaction between Christ and the paralyzed man, who is being lifted by his friends towards the divine figure. The artist's signature, "Ian Brueghel," is visible in the lower right corner of the artwork, adding historical authenticity to the piece.