Saint Agnes by Adam Elsheimer

Saint Agnes 

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drawing, paper, ink

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portrait

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drawing

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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figuration

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paper

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11_renaissance

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ink

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history-painting

Adam Elsheimer's "Saint Agnes" is a small pen and ink drawing depicting the Christian saint. The drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger work, shows Agnes standing with a lamb in her arms and a cityscape visible in the background. The composition emphasizes Agnes's serene expression and graceful pose, capturing a moment of contemplation, making it a poignant depiction of faith and devotion. Elsheimer's mastery of light and shadow further enhances the drawing's impact. The drawing's intimate scale and personal quality make it a compelling example of Elsheimer's skill in capturing the essence of a religious subject.

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