Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto]

Baldassare Franceschini

1650

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

About this work

This drawing features a female saint carrying a banner, rendered in red chalk on laid paper. The saint is depicted in a flowing robe, with her head tilted upwards and her right arm raised, holding the banner aloft. The drawing's style is characteristic of the Baroque period, with bold lines and expressive shading. The artist's use of red chalk adds a sense of warmth and depth to the image. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, is home to this beautiful example of Baroque art.