Sketch of a Standing Male Saint 1795 - 1805

This anonymous pen and brown ink sketch, created sometime between 1795 and 1805, depicts a standing male saint. The saint is shown with a halo and holding a staff. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. The sketch, measuring only 5-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches, exemplifies the artist's ability to capture a sense of movement and expression in a small format. This piece provides a glimpse into the preparatory work of an unknown artist, potentially a study for a larger religious painting or sculpture.