Saint Florian 1600 - 1610

This is a pen-and-ink drawing by Alessandro Turchi, known as the "Orbetto," depicting the Roman Christian saint Florian. Created between 1600 and 1610, the piece features Saint Florian in full armor and holding a bucket and a bird, symbols of his martyrdom and association with extinguishing fires. This drawing likely served as a preparatory study for a larger painting. The detailed depiction of Florian's armor, drapery, and the bird suggests the artist's careful observation of human anatomy and attention to detail. This piece is a prime example of the Baroque artistic style.