Study for a Standing Female Saint 1607

"Study for a Standing Female Saint" is a 1607 preparatory drawing by Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most important artists of the Baroque period. The drawing, executed in red chalk and brush, shows the figure of a standing female saint draped in flowing robes. Rubens' characteristic dynamism and attention to detail are evident in the depiction of the figure's pose and the folds of her garments. The study likely served as a preliminary sketch for a larger painting or altarpiece, showcasing Rubens' meticulous approach to composition and anatomical accuracy.