Saint Martin Dividing his Cloak

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Artwork: Saint Martin Dividing his Cloak
Description: In this preparatory drawing for an altarpiece, Rubens depicts the moment when Saint Martin, a Roman soldier, divides his cloak with his sword to share with a beggar. The modello is a fine example of Rubens’s draftsmanship and use of light and shadow to create a sense of drama and movement.
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