Figur eines Heiligen Bartholomäus 

This drawing of Saint Bartholomew is by Peter Becker and resides in the Städel Museum. The sketch, primarily linear, captures the saint in a moment of solemn repose. The artist has rendered the figure with a detailed eye, using delicate pencil strokes to define the drapery of Bartholomew's robes and the texture of his hair and beard. Note how the vertical lines of the garments create a sense of stillness, balanced by the intricate patterns along the edges, adding visual interest. The saint stands on a pedestal that provides grounding, while the sword in his right hand, is a powerful emblem of his martyrdom. Becker's approach focuses on capturing the formal elements and symbolic attributes of religious figures, reflecting broader artistic and philosophical concerns with iconography. The drawing invites us to reflect on themes of faith, sacrifice, and representation, decoded through line, form, and symbolic elements.