Standing Male Saint Holding a Chalice c. late 17th century

This anonymous drawing, "Standing Male Saint Holding a Chalice," depicts a saint in a simple robe, standing with a halo and holding a chalice aloft. The artwork dates from the late 17th century and was likely created for devotional purposes, as the imagery of the saint and the chalice are common symbols in religious iconography. The drawing is executed in brown ink and wash on paper and has been mounted on a larger sheet, making it a relatively small work at only 7 1/2 x 4 1/16 in. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this piece.