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Studies of Saint James the Greater

Carlo Maratta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated, with a substantial portion of their body visible, including their torso, arms, legs, and feet. The person is sitting in a slightly reclined position, with one leg bent and the other extended. The person's head is turned slightly upwards and to the side, capturing a profile view with delicate facial features and curly, shoulder-length hair. They are wearing flowing robes depicted in intricate lines. The sketch includes detailed illustrations of hands, with one hand extended holding a quill. Surrounding the central figure are other hands drawn separately. The background of the image is a plain, muted paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1686
Medium
red chalk heighted with white chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3218 × 5210 px
Public Domain
Yes
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