Study for the Prophet Jeremiah (recto); Studies of a Horse Seen from Below and of a Man Seated on a Chair, Probably a Self-Portrait and an Off-Print in Brown Ink of a Nude Female Abdomen and Legs (verso) 1764 - 1770

This 18th century drawing, "Study for the Prophet Jeremiah", by Henry Fuseli is a preparatory study for a larger composition. Depicting the prophet Jeremiah, the drawing captures the intensity of the moment with a dynamic composition and strong lines. Jeremiah's dramatic pose, with his raised arm holding a vessel and his intense gaze, captures the prophet's anguish and prophetic role. This study exemplifies Fuseli's fascination with the dramatic and the sublime. Fuseli's study is a powerful example of his artistic process and his exploration of human emotion and biblical themes.