Artwork

Standing Saint holding the Christ Child

Standing Saint holding the Christ Child, by Karel Vitezslav Masek, graphite, 1896
Standing Saint holding the Christ Child, by Karel Vitezslav Masek, graphite, 1896

Standing Saint holding the Christ Child is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Karel Vitezslav Masek. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Masek, Karel Vitezslav.

The painting shows a standing saint holding the Christ Child.
It's a simple drawing, but the details are interesting.
The artist used graphite on paper to create this work, which is a pretty common technique, but what's notable is that the artist, Karel Vitezslav Masek, made this in 1896, and it's not clear what inspired this specific piece.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Masek, Karel Vitezslav.

Overview

Standing Saint holding the Christ Child is a graphite drawing on paper created by Karel Vitezslav Masek in 1896. The work depicts a saint standing with the Christ Child, executed in a straightforward yet detailed manner.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing's subject is a standing saint cradling the Christ Child, conveying a religious theme. The specific saint and the inspiration behind the piece are not immediately clear from the available information.

Technique & Style

Masek utilized graphite on paper, a common technique for the period, to create this drawing. While the approach is straightforward, the attention to detail within the simple composition is noteworthy.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896 by Karel Vitezslav Masek, detailed provenance or the specific context of its creation are not provided in the available information.

Context

To understand the stylistic context of this drawing, examining the broader body of work by Karel Vitezslav Masek is recommended, as specific influences or movements related to this piece are not detailed here.

Legacy

Information regarding the impact, exhibition history, or current significance of Standing Saint holding the Christ Child within Masek's oeuvre or beyond is not provided.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.