Die Heiligen drei Könige vor der Madonna 

Bartolomeo Biscaino rendered "The Adoration of the Magi" with pen and brown ink, creating a flurry of lines that capture a dynamic, ephemeral moment. The sketch is dominated by a vortex of figures, all leaning inward towards the focal point of Mary and the Christ Child. Biscaino masterfully employs line to create both form and movement. Short, rapid strokes define the figures, while longer, sweeping lines suggest drapery and the flow of bodies. This technique, reminiscent of Baroque dynamism, infuses the scene with a sense of immediacy. The composition, though crowded, directs our gaze through a series of interconnected gestures and glances, a visual web that binds the scene. The lack of strong tonal contrast flattens the space, drawing attention to the surface of the drawing itself and emphasizing the act of creation. As such, the drawing prompts us to consider the relationship between artistic process and the representation of sacred narrative. It reminds us that art is not just about imitation but also about the innovative articulation of form and space.