De bekering van de heiden Cornelius (?) 1610 - 1652

"De bekering van de heiden Cornelius (?)" is a pencil drawing created by Dutch painter Pieter Fransz. de Grebber sometime between 1610 and 1652. The drawing depicts a scene from the biblical story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who is being converted to Christianity. This drawing is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. It shows three figures in a simple interior space, utilizing the artist's signature style of strong, expressive lines and subtle shading. The sketch's composition and subject matter demonstrate de Grebber's early artistic style, drawing inspiration from both Italian and Northern European artistic traditions.