Christ in Glory, 82.GG.139

This black chalk drawing shows a muscular, idealized male figure seated from the waist up. He gazes downward with a serene expression, while heavy drapery covers his lap and his arms are outstretched to the sides. The drawing uses subtle shading to define the anatomical structure of the torso, highlighting the human form as a divine vessel.

This is a study for the 'Disputation of the Holy Sacrament' fresco in the Vatican, which represents the harmony between Faith (Theology) and Reason (Philosophy). It reflects the Renaissance Neoplatonic effort to synthesize classical aesthetic ideals with Christian doctrine, a project championed by humanists in the circle of Pope Julius II.