Allegorical Figure with Wreath 1600 - 1700

This red chalk drawing, likely created in Italy sometime between 1600 and 1700 by an anonymous artist, depicts an allegorical figure holding a wreath. The drawing is notable for its delicate lines and the artist's attention to detail in the figure's drapery. The figure is depicted in a graceful pose, standing within a large frame or niche. This type of drawing, known as a preparatory study, was often used by artists as a way to explore composition and figure design before embarking on a larger work.