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A Standing Saint Holding a Book and a Palm Frond

Spanish 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body drawing of a person standing straight with one hand at chest level and the other by their side. The person has indistinct facial features and a neutral expression, short wavy or curly hair, and wears a loose, long robe with full sleeves, detailed with a pattern or design along the edges, and a textured, heavy fabric appearance. The background is plain and lightly shaded.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk, heightened with white chalk on tan laid paper
Dimensions
2704 × 5019 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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