Sketch II for vitrage dyptich "Rex" 1904

Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis's *Sketch II for vitrage dyptich "Rex"* (1904) is a pastel drawing that depicts a crowned figure in a lush, fantastical landscape. The figure sits amidst vibrant foliage, a crescent moon and a blooming flower in the sky above. This sketch, along with others, was created as a study for Čiurlionis's monumental stained-glass *Rex*, a powerful work of Lithuanian Symbolism that combines music and visual art. Čiurlionis, a prominent figure in Lithuanian art, used rich colors and a distinctive style to evoke mystical and spiritual themes in his work. This sketch reveals the artist's early development of the iconic "Rex" imagery, showcasing his artistic evolution and the symbolic language he cultivated throughout his career.