Kopie naar Rafaëls 'De heilige Catharina van Alexandrië' 1867

This 1867 pencil drawing by Maria Vos is a study of a figure from Raphael's "Saint Catherine of Alexandria." It showcases the artist's skill in capturing form and gesture, with the delicate lines rendering the figure's pose and expression. While a study, it's also a testament to Vos's admiration for Raphael, highlighting the influence of Renaissance masters on 19th-century art. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the practice of copying and studying masterpieces as a learning tool, a tradition that was crucial for artistic development in the past.