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Studies of Christ Healing the Blind Man, Saint Philip Benizzi, and Saint Sebastian

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1611

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Studies of Christ Healing the Blind Man, Saint Philip Benizzi, and Saint Sebastian is a 1611 ink by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Palma il Giovane
When & what style?: 1611 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three figures in quick, loose lines. On the left, two people stand close together, their bodies drawn with fast, uneven strokes. In the center, a kneeling figure holds something to their chest. On the right, a large, dramatic shape looms—likely a saint or angel—with flowing robes and outstretched arms. The drawing uses only pen and ink, with some areas smudged for shadow. The artist didn’t worry about perfect details, focusing instead on movement and energy. Next, look up Baroque to see how this sketch fits into that bold, expressive style.