Study for Institution of the Rosary by Saint Dominic n.d.

This study by Francesco Lorenzi for the painting *Institution of the Rosary by Saint Dominic* is a preliminary drawing for a larger work. Executed in pen and brown wash on paper, the study is a preparatory drawing for a large-scale composition of figures. The artist used these studies to explore the arrangement and composition of the figures before beginning work on the final painting. The drawing is a testament to the process of creation and highlights the importance of preparatory sketches in the art of painting. The dynamic composition and bold use of line are characteristic of Lorenzi's style.