Saint Luke
1590 - 1649
Circle of Simon Vouet
French
Saint Luke is shown standing with his left elbow resting on the head of an ox (his attribute). He is wrapped in a cloak and holds a long staff in his right hand. He is represented as an extremely tall man, looking intently to his right, head lowered, and leaning his body in the same direction. He has wavy hair, a mustache, and a beard.
Black and white chalk on tan antique laid paper, laid down on a decorated mount, framing lines in black ink and graphite