Saint Casilda

Saint Casilda, a painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, dated 1640. 



The artwork depicts a young woman, Saint Casilda, in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed slightly upward and to her right. She is dressed in a dark red gown with a lighter, possibly white, undergarment visible at the sleeves and neckline. A dark-colored shawl or cloak is draped over her left shoulder. A pearl headband adorns her forehead. Her hands appear to hold something small and dark, possibly a flower. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the figure. The painting's style is characteristic of Zurbarán's tenebrism, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The painting measures 1.7 meters in width and 1.08 meters in height, and is housed in Barcelona.