The Parable of the Mote and the Beam (Matthew 7:3) 1695 - 1700

This drawing by Ottmar Elliger the Younger, titled "The Parable of the Mote and the Beam (Matthew 7:3)," depicts a scene from the biblical Gospel of Matthew. Two figures, likely representing a religious teacher and his student, stand in a picturesque landscape. The teacher, with his hand raised, gestures towards the student, while the student appears to be looking away. This drawing, created between 1695 and 1700, is an example of Baroque art and reflects the artist's interest in religious themes. The detailed landscape backdrop and the expressive figures add depth and drama to the scene.