Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery 1710 - 1770

This black chalk drawing by François Boucher, titled *Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery,* depicts a scene from the Bible. The composition focuses on Christ, who is standing in the center, surrounded by a group of people. The woman accused of adultery is on the right, being led by a man. This 18th-century work demonstrates Boucher's interest in the dramatic narratives of the Bible and showcases his masterful use of line and composition. The drawing's focus on character and emotion reveals Boucher's talent for creating vivid and relatable scenes from biblical stories. *Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery* is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.