Three Maries at the Tomb 1841

Freiherr von Arthur George Ramberg’s “Three Maries at the Tomb” (1841), a graphite drawing depicting the biblical scene of the three Marys discovering the empty tomb of Jesus, showcases the artist’s meticulous detail and mastery of light and shadow. The delicate lines of the drawing convey the solemnity of the moment, emphasizing the contrast between the grief of the Marys and the radiant presence of the angel seated on the tomb. This drawing, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a poignant and insightful representation of a fundamental Christian narrative.