Woman Soaking a Cloth in a Bowl Held by a Girl (copy from Guercino's Saint Sebastian Tended by Irene) 1591 - 1666

This red chalk drawing by Guercino, titled *Woman Soaking a Cloth in a Bowl Held by a Girl (copy from Guercino's Saint Sebastian Tended by Irene)*, depicts a woman and a young girl, presumably Irene, tending to a wounded Saint Sebastian. The drawing is a study for a larger painting, *Saint Sebastian Tended by Irene*, and showcases Guercino's mastery of figure drawing, particularly in the detailed rendering of the hands and faces. This drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into Guercino's creative process and highlights the artist's interest in religious subject matter.