St. John the Evangelist

Charles de La Fosse

Cleveland Museum of Art

The drawing depicts a male figure with curly hair, wearing a long robe. The figure's right arm is raised and bent at the elbow, while the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the body. The right leg is bent at the knee and appears to be crossed over the left leg. The figure's facial features are not detailed, but the mouth is slightly open. The robe has folds and creases, and the sleeves are long and billowy. The background of the drawing is a light brown color with some darker shading around the figure. The drawing style is sketchy and expressive, with visible pencil or chalk marks. The overall composition conveys a sense of dynamic movement. The artist's use of color is limited, with shades of brown, orange, and black dominating the piece. The drawing appears to be a study or preparatory work for a larger piece. The title of the piece is "St. John the Evangelist" and it is attributed to Charles de La Fosse.