Kneeling Woman 1600 - 1700

"Kneeling Woman," a red chalk drawing by Italian Baroque artist Mattia Preti, depicts a female figure in a moment of contemplation. Created between 1600 and 1700, the drawing showcases Preti's mastery of anatomical detail and the fluid movement of drapery, characteristic of his style. This intimate study, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, likely served as a preparatory work for a larger painting, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process.