Who painted Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto]?

Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto] was painted by Baldassare Franceschini in 1650.

Where can I see Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto]?

Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto]?

Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto] is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto]

Baldassare Franceschini , 1650

Female Saint Carrying a Banner [recto] is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Baldassare Franceschini. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Created in 1650, this red‑chalk drawing on laid paper portrays a female saint holding a banner.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1650, this red‑chalk drawing on laid paper portrays a female saint holding a banner. The figure stands in a flowing robe, her head inclined upward, while her right arm lifts the banner aloft, conveying a sense of solemn movement.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts an unnamed holy woman, identified by her modest attire and the symbolic banner she bears, a common attribute in devotional imagery that signifies triumph or proclamation of faith.

Technique & Style

Executed with red chalk, the drawing employs vigorous contour lines and nuanced shading that lend warmth and three‑dimensionality. The handling reflects Baroque sensibilities, emphasizing dramatic gesture and expressive tonal contrasts.

History & Provenance

Attributed to Baldassare Franceschini, the piece entered the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s holdings of 17th‑century Italian drawings.