Christ Stripped of His Garments
n.d.
Medium
Pen and brown ink, with brush and brown wash, with black chalk, heightened with lead white (partly discolored), on tan laid paper, laid down on gray wove paper
Dimensions
35.8 × 45.3 cm (14 1/8 × 17 7/8 in.)
Classification
ink or chalk wash
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
6985
Art Historical Context
This evocative drawing by Lorenzo Garbieri captures a poignant moment from the Passion of Christ, when the Savior is stripped of his garments before the Crucifixion. Created with pen and brown ink, brush and wash, black chalk, and lead white highlights on tan paper, the work conveys both physical vulnerability and spiritual intensity through its layered techniques. The combination of fluid washes and delicate white heightening creates dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, allowing viewers to sense the emotional weight of the scene even in this preparatory format. Measuring 35.8 by 45.3 cent...