Kneeling Female Saint in Profile n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, chalk, charcoal

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

charcoal art

oil painting

ink

underpainting

plant

chalk

water

charcoal

italy

watercolor

"Kneeling Female Saint in Profile" is a charcoal drawing by Lazzaro Tavarone, an Italian artist active in the 16th and 17th centuries. This drawing, currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago, portrays a female saint in profile, kneeling with her hands raised in prayer. The dynamic composition, with the saint's figure tilted and her drapery flowing, is a testament to Tavarone's masterful use of line. This preparatory drawing provides a glimpse into the creative process of this prominent artist.