The evil thieves 1712

"The Evil Thieves" is a drawing by Johann Andreas Wolff, a German artist active in the early 18th century. Created in 1712, the work depicts a single figure, likely Christ, on the cross, with a stylized and dramatic pose. Wolff uses a pen and brown ink to create a stark, yet sensitive study of the human form in a moment of suffering. Currently housed at the Städel Museum, this drawing showcases Wolff's skill in rendering anatomy and capturing a poignant moment in religious history.