Standing Female Saint
19th century
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
11 7/16 x 5 15/16 in. (29 x 15.1cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mrs. Carl L. Selden Gift, in memory of Carl L. Selden, 1986
Accession Number
1986.335
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the serene collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, *Standing Female Saint* by Hippolyte Flandrin captivates with its elegant simplicity. Created in the 19th century, this graphite drawing measures 11 7/16 x 5 15/16 inches and exemplifies Flandrin's mastery as a pupil of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The French Neoclassical artist, renowned for his precise line work and classical ideals, often explored religious themes, rendering saints with poised dignity and spiritual grace. Graphite's subtle tonal range allows Flandrin to achieve remarkable depth a...