St. Louis pendant la Justice

Alexandre Cabanel

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a seated figure of St. Louis pendant la Justice by Alexandre Cabanel. The drawing is rendered in shades of brown and gray on a brown background. The man has shoulder-length hair and a beard and mustache. He wears a long robe with long sleeves and a scarf or shawl. The figure sits on an unseen chair with hands on knees. The drawing is a side profile with the figure facing right. The facial features are a straight nose, thin lips and sunken cheeks. The background is a plain brown color with some darker shading around the figure. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-left corner. The overall mood of the image is contemplative and somber. The figure's attire and hairstyle suggest a medieval or historical setting. The drawing style is realistic with attention to detail.