Christus heilt den Lahmen_ Christus mit den Jüngern steht in einem Säulenhof, vor ihm erhebt sich der Lahme von seinem Lager 

Paul Troger created "Christus heilt den Lahmen" ("Christ Healing the Paralytic") with a pencil in the 18th century. The drawing's gray tones create an evocative atmosphere, emphasizing the courtyard's architectural framework. The composition is structured around the contrast between the static columns and the dynamic poses of the figures. The paralytic man is shown rising, juxtaposed against the steadfast figure of Christ, whose outstretched arm is echoed by the architectural forms. The controlled pencil strokes define the figures, while looser marks suggest the surrounding space. This piece destabilizes the traditional depiction of miracles by focusing on the physicality and the dramatic interaction between the subjects, framed by the stoic architecture. The visual order reflects the baroque interest in emotion and narrative, expressed through the use of line and form to convey a sense of movement and transformation. This drawing invites us to consider how the formal elements serve to amplify the thematic content of healing.