Study for Christ as Mediator 1620 - 1670

Jean Daret's "Study for Christ as Mediator" is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting. Executed in black chalk on paper, it depicts a seated Christ with outstretched arms. The composition, rendered in the artist's characteristic loose and expressive style, highlights the figure's powerful pose, emphasizing Christ's role as a mediator between God and humanity. Daret's careful depiction of the drapery and Christ's expressive face demonstrate his masterful understanding of human anatomy and composition. This drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and the development of his ideas for a more finished work.