Staande heilige met een boek en sleutel in de hand 1617 - 1650

Jacopo Confortini created this drawing of a standing saint with book and key in hand using red chalk. The red monochrome palette unifies the figure and the ground, while the composition rises vertically, emphasizing the saint's towering presence through layered robes and dynamic lines. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates depth and volume, essential for conveying the texture of the drapery and the solidity of the saint's form. Note how Confortini uses line and shadow to articulate not just the physical appearance, but also the saint's spiritual authority. The key and the book he holds are signs, central to understanding his role as a gatekeeper of knowledge and faith. The drawing serves as a study, highlighting the Renaissance concern with anatomical correctness and the expressive potential of the human figure. The artist explores the formal qualities of line, texture, and composition to communicate complex theological concepts. It is in these aesthetic choices that the artwork finds its lasting significance.