1665
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Zenobius Resuscitating a Child is a 1665 chalk by Ciro Ferri, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a scene of Saint Zenobius resuscitating a child. The saint is shown standing in the center, wearing a long robe and holding his right hand over the child's head. The child lies on the ground, surrounded by several people who appear to be mourning or praying. The drawing is rendered in black chalk on laid paper, with a grid pattern visible in the background. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, while the loose, expressive lines add a sense of energy and movement to the scene. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this drawing, which is a fine example of Baroque art.
Ciro Ferri (1634 – 13 September 1689) was an Italian Baroque sculptor and painter, the chief pupil and successor of Pietro da Cortona.
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