Saint Hyacinth Receiving the Dominican Habit 1556 - 1622

"Saint Hyacinth Receiving the Dominican Habit," a drawing by Aurelio Lomi, depicts a scene from the life of Saint Hyacinth, a Dominican friar. The drawing, executed in pen and brown ink, showcases Lomi's skill in depicting figures and their interaction within a complex composition. The central figure, Hyacinth, kneels as he receives the Dominican habit from a prelate while a group of figures observe the ceremony. The scene is set in an architectural space, which provides a context for the dramatic event. Lomi's drawing style, with its use of hatching and cross-hatching, creates a sense of volume and depth, adding to the expressive power of the work. This artwork is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.