Half Figure of a Female Saint 1728 - 1781

This pen and brown wash drawing by Ubaldo Gandolfi, titled "Half Figure of a Female Saint," depicts a female figure clothed in a long robe, her head tilted upwards, with her hands clasped in prayer. The drawing, created between 1728 and 1781, is a study for a larger painting and showcases Gandolfi's skill in capturing the human form and the emotional intensity of religious devotion. The detailed rendering of the figure's face and the flowing lines of the drapery are characteristic of the artist's work, demonstrating his mastery of the Baroque tradition. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.