Drei Entwürfe zu einer stehenden Heiligen Barbara c. 1460

This 15th century drawing by an anonymous artist presents three different sketches of Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr. The drawings are housed in the Städel Museum and depict Saint Barbara in various poses, all standing, with a tower, a book, and a lantern, some of the symbols associated with her story. These studies reveal the artist's exploration of composition and figure representation, a common practice during this period.