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Christ Administering the Host

Unknown

1704

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Administering the Host is a 1704 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a dim scene with four figures. One person kneels on the floor, reaching up toward a standing figure holding what looks like a small round object. Two others sit nearby, watching. The lines are loose and quick, with light shading to suggest folds in clothing and faces. The drawing feels unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The artist focused on the main figures’ poses and gestures, leaving backgrounds and details rough. Next, look up Baroque to see how this sketch fits into that dramatic, emotional style.