Drawing, Martyrdom of a Saint, 17th century, Andrea Sacchi

Recto depicts the martyrdom of a saint. Figures and a horse comprise the foreground of the drawing; architectural structures are in the background. Two flying putti are in the sky. Verso consists of figure and hand studies. Date: 17th century. Dimensions: 24 x 41.6 cm (9 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.). Medium: laid paper, red and black chalk. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Martyrdom of a Saint, 17th century (CH 18121409-3)