The Magus Balthasar and Fatima 1891

"The Magus Balthasar and Fatima" is a lithograph by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour, created in 1891. This artwork, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a poignant scene of two figures in a darkened landscape. The magus Balthasar, with his arm outstretched, appears to be gesturing towards a distant light while Fatima, consumed by grief, sits beside him. Fantin-Latour's skilled use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the emotional weight of the moment.