Study for The Martyrdom of St. Symphorien 1834

"Study for The Martyrdom of St. Symphorien" is a preparatory study for the monumental painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, completed in 1834. This study, housed in the Musée Ingres in Montauban, France, showcases Ingres' mastery of Neoclassical technique. The figure of St. Symphorien is rendered with precision, emphasizing the anatomical detail and muscularity, characteristic of Ingres' style. This study provides a glimpse into the artist's meticulous process of developing his grand compositions, focusing on the central figure and his dramatic gesture.