Biblical scene 1598 - 1669

This red chalk drawing by Italian artist Giovanni Andrea Ferrari depicts a biblical scene. Dated to 1598-1669, the piece features three figures, two standing and one lying on the ground. The drawing is small in scale, measuring just 188 mm in height and 153 mm in width. The artist’s loose, expressive lines create a sense of immediacy and dynamism, suggestive of a preliminary study for a larger composition. This artwork is currently located at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.