Saint in a Niche n.d.

"Saint in a Niche" is a drawing created by Italian Baroque artist Francesco Maffei, sometime between 1605 and 1660. The drawing shows a saint standing in a niche with a halo above their head. The composition is depicted in a dynamic pose, with the saint seemingly stepping forward into the viewer's space. The drawing is created with brown ink and wash, with a hint of blue wash adding depth to the figure. The drawing is now a part of the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.