Szene am Ausgang der Kirche_ Faust und Gretchen c. 1811

This pen and ink drawing by German artist Peter Cornelius depicts a scene from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play Faust. Faust and Gretchen, the protagonists of the play, are shown leaving a church. Cornelius, a member of the Nazarene movement, used line drawing and linear perspective to capture the dramatic scene, employing simplified forms and expressive lines to create a powerful and emotional portrayal of the characters’ relationship. This artwork is housed in the Städel Museum.