Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape 1616 - 1668

"Figure of St. Andrew seated in a Landscape" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra, a Spanish Baroque artist active in the 17th century. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts St. Andrew seated in a landscape, his figure rendered with delicate detail, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the human form. The drawing, though small in scale, demonstrates the artist's mastery of light and shadow, contributing to a sense of depth and realism within the composition. The inclusion of the landscape, which features a tree with intricate foliage, serves as a fitting backdrop for the seated figure.