Female Novice n.d.

"Female Novice" is a graphite drawing on paper by the Flemish artist Nicolas Vleughels, active between 1668 and 1737. The drawing depicts a young woman in a traditional novice's dress, standing in a garden. The image is rendered in delicate, yet precise, lines, with a focus on the subject's form and her simple, yet dignified, clothing. The work is characteristic of Vleughels's drawings, known for their skillful use of graphite and their focus on religious subjects. "Female Novice" is now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offering art enthusiasts a glimpse into the artist's distinctive style.