Staande apostel 1500 - 1547

"Staande apostel" is a black chalk drawing on paper by Fra Paolino da Pistoia, dating back to the early 16th century. The drawing depicts a standing apostle, likely St. Paul, clothed in a long, flowing robe and holding a book in his left hand. The figure's pose and the emphasis on the drapery are characteristic of Paolino's style, influenced by the art of Leonardo da Vinci and the High Renaissance. The artist's meticulous rendering of the figure's anatomy and the delicate shading of the drapery contribute to the drawing's expressive quality.