Copy of the Head of St Ursula from Carpaccio 1877

This artwork, "Copy of the Head of St Ursula from Carpaccio," is a 19th-century painting by the influential British art critic John Ruskin. Created in 1877, it depicts the head of Saint Ursula, a figure from Christian tradition, in repose, sleeping peacefully. Ruskin, known for his detailed and evocative paintings, captured the delicate features and serene expression of the saint with exquisite detail. The soft hues of the palette and the gentle depiction of sleep evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence, characteristic of Ruskin's style.