Standing Female Martyr (recto) c. 19th century

This 19th-century pencil drawing by Italian artist Salvino Salvini depicts a standing female figure, likely a martyr, holding a palm frond. The figure is dressed in a flowing robe and is depicted looking upward, suggesting a moment of prayer or sacrifice. The detailed rendering of the drapery and the figure's posture create a sense of solemnity and devotion, characteristic of religious art of the period. The drawing is a testament to Salvini's skill in capturing human form and expressing religious themes through his art.