St. Louis in Glory

Artist: Simon Vouet
Artwork: St. Louis in Glory
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for a painting by Simon Vouet. The drawing depicts St. Louis, a 13th-century French king, ascending to heaven. Vouet has captured the moment of St. Louis’s apotheosis, as he is surrounded by a swirling mass of clouds and angels. The drawing is a powerful and dynamic work that captures the drama and emotion of the saint’s ascent to heaven.
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