Studies for Saint Paul on the Way to Damascus 1896

Max Liebermann's "Studies for Saint Paul on the Way to Damascus" is a charcoal drawing from 1896. It features two figures, one prominent in the foreground, the other partially obscured in the background. The foreground figure, likely representing Saint Paul, is rendered in a dramatic pose with hands clasped in prayer. The loose and expressive lines of Liebermann's style give the drawing a sense of dynamism and immediacy, capturing the energy of the moment. The work showcases Liebermann's skill in using charcoal to evoke a sense of depth and emotion, characteristic of his later artistic period.