The Vision of St. Eustace 17th century

"The Vision of St. Eustace" is an anonymous 17th-century drawing that depicts a scene from the legend of Saint Eustace, a Roman soldier who was converted to Christianity after witnessing a vision of Christ on the antlers of a stag. The drawing, which is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a detailed landscape and a dramatic depiction of Eustace kneeling in awe as he beholds the divine sign. The artist utilizes a meticulous pen-and-ink technique to capture the subtle details of the scene, from the intricate patterns of the forest to the textures of the characters' clothing. The drawing exemplifies the fascination with religious narratives that was prevalent during the Baroque period.