Saint Kneeling before Altar with Statue of Madonna and Child n.d.

This anonymous drawing, "Saint Kneeling before Altar with Statue of Madonna and Child", is a fine example of the Italian Renaissance style. The drawing depicts a saint kneeling in prayer before an altar, with two angels hovering above. The artist uses delicate lines and subtle shading to convey the saint's devotion and the angelic figures' ethereal nature. The piece's composition and the use of linear perspective create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of the Renaissance. This drawing, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers insight into the devotional practices and artistic conventions of the period.