Standing Saint holding the Christ Child 1896

"Standing Saint holding the Christ Child" is a pencil sketch by Czech artist Karel Vitezslav Masek, created in 1896. The drawing depicts a saint, possibly Saint Anthony, holding the Christ Child in a tender embrace. Masek's delicate lines and subtle shading give the work a sense of intimacy and spirituality, typical of his artistic style. This sketch likely served as a preparatory study for a larger, more finished piece.