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Female Saint (Saint Clare of Assisi or Saint Catherine of Siena?)

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with their arms extended outward. The individual is facing the viewer, wearing a hood and a flowing garment that wraps around their body. The person has a serene expression, and there is a hint of an architectural structure in the background. Another smaller figure nearby mirrors the central figure's pose. The drawing has a textured, earthy tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1600
Medium
black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3042 × 5047 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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