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Study of Saint Paul

Raphael · circa 1514

A facsimile of a red chalk drawing attributed to Raphael, showing a standing, bearded figure identified as Paul.

A Renaissance artist's study imagining Paul's appearance and posture, part of the long tradition of depicting him in art.

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Red chalk drawing on a cream paper with cut corners showing a standing bearded male figure in a draped robe, head bowed, one hand raised to his chin, the other arm holding the cloth; bare feet visible.
Raphael, Study of Saint Paul, c. 1514 (facsimile). Teylers Museum.

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What it is

This is a facsimile of a red chalk drawing attributed to Raphael, made around 1514, showing a standing bearded man wrapped in drapery, head bowed with one hand raised to his chin. The original is associated with the Teylers Museum.

Why it matters

Renaissance artists like Raphael often studied figures such as Paul in preparation for larger religious paintings. This drawing shows the careful observation of pose and drapery that went into imagining how Paul might have looked and stood, centuries after his life.

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  • What does the figure's pose and bowed head suggest about his mood or thoughts?
  • Why might an artist make a detailed study like this before painting a finished work?
  • What has been left out of this sketch that a finished painting might include?

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