Copy of a Roman Statue of a Seated Woman
1470
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1470
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a seated woman wrapped in a heavy, flowing robe. Her legs are crossed, and she holds a bundle in her lap. The lines are loose and quick, with some areas shaded darker to show folds in the fabric. The artist was copying an ancient Roman statue, focusing on how the cloth drapes realistically. The paper looks old, with some tears and stains. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists like this one brought back classical styles.
![Prudence [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3f44e6d72db5eb8c/thumb.webp)
![Prudence [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8518f1793a33df97/thumb.webp)
