Memory Copy of Holbein's Erasmus 

Alphonse Legros's "Memory Copy of Holbein's Erasmus" is a charcoal drawing depicting the Renaissance humanist scholar, Erasmus of Rotterdam, in profile. The artist used dark, expressive lines to capture the sitter's thoughtful gaze and the deep shadows of the composition. Legros, a renowned artist of the 19th century, created this artwork as a homage to Hans Holbein the Younger, the famous painter who famously depicted Erasmus in the 16th century. This piece exemplifies Legros's skill in capturing the essence of a historical figure through a powerful and emotive portrayal.