Szene in einer Kemenate (die Heilige Elisabeth stickt dem Landgrafen Ludwig vor dessen Ausfahrt zum Kreuzzug ein Kreuz auf das Gewand) c. 1816 - 1817

Carl Philipp Fohr created this drawing titled 'Szene in einer Kemenate' with graphite. The composition guides our eyes across a medieval scene rendered through a network of delicate lines. The subtle hatching gives shape to a group of figures placed indoors. There is a visual hierarchy achieved by the varying intensity of the lines: thicker marks define the most important characters while lighter strokes outline the broader setting. The artist is using lines as a formal strategy to construct a clear narrative space. The arrangement of forms is strategic: the positioning and gestures of the figures help establish relationships and communicate meaning. The use of line is not just descriptive but expressive, as its quality contributes to the overall mood of thoughtful preparation. The visible underdrawing and corrections give an insight into the artist's process, revealing how art is a constructed reality, rather than a singular, fixed representation.