Monk Giving Last Communion 1575 - 1585

"Monk Giving Last Communion" is a pen and brown wash drawing by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Paggi, created between 1575 and 1585. The artwork is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The drawing shows a monk, depicted in a dynamic and dramatic pose, offering the Eucharist to a dying man. The scene is surrounded by angels and other figures, highlighting the sacred nature of the event. This drawing exemplifies Paggi's mastery of line and detail, characteristic of his artistic style. The artwork's composition and subject matter reflect the religious fervor of the Renaissance period.