Knielende heilige 1762 - 1777

This pen and ink drawing, created between 1762 and 1777 by French artist Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin, depicts a kneeling female figure in prayer. The figure is rendered in a realistic style with attention to detail in the folds of her clothing and the expression on her face, creating a sense of devotional intensity. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Poussin's mastery of draftsmanship and his interest in religious themes. The intimate scale of the drawing suggests it may have been a study for a larger work.