Study of Jacopo Brought before His Father, the Doge, for "The Two Foscari" 1847

This pencil sketch by Eugène Delacroix, created in 1847, depicts a scene from the play "The Two Foscari" by Lord Byron. It is a preparatory study for a larger painting. The sketch captures the dramatic moment when Jacopo Foscari, a young man accused of treason, is brought before his father, the Doge, for judgment. Delacroix's loose, expressive lines suggest the tension and turmoil of the scene, drawing viewers into the heart of the drama. The sketch is a reminder of Delacroix's mastery of both figurative and narrative art, offering a glimpse into his creative process and the power of theater as a source of inspiration for the artist.