St. Gregory Dictating His Homilies to a Secretary 1715 - 1765

"St. Gregory Dictating His Homilies to a Secretary" is a 1715-1765 drawing by the French artist Carle Vanloo. Depicting St. Gregory, a Pope from the 6th century, dictating his homilies to a secretary, the work highlights a moment of scholarly dedication. Vanloo's detail in rendering the figures and the bookshelves in the background creates a sense of realism, characteristic of Rococo style. The drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, provides a glimpse into a significant historical moment through an artistic lens.