Mercedes

Mercedes (Maria de las Mercedes / Our Lady of Mercy) is an evocative figurative drawing rendered in white chalk, sepia, and charcoal on toned paper, measuring 16 × 20 inches (41 × 51 cm). The composition presents a contemporary and psychologically charged interpretation of mercy—one that departs from purely devotional iconography in favor of symbolic tension and restraint.

The figure’s turned posture and backward glance introduce an unsettling ambiguity: mercy is present, yet not guaranteed. Subtle horned forms and radiating lines suggest spiritual power, judgment, and transcendence, positioning the subject at the threshold between grace and consequence. Executed with refined academic draftsmanship, the work balances classical technique with modern allegorical intent.

The original artwork remains in the artist’s private collection and is available for acquisition. Fine art print options are also offered for collectors seeking a carefully produced reproduction that preserves the tonal depth, symbolic nuance, and material integrity of the original work.