The Martyrdom of a Female Saint - a sketch

Set in a classical architectural space with tall columns on the left, the composition centers on a pale, white-clad female saint who raises her arm as several male figures surround her in a moment of coercion or attack. A winged figure appears in the clouds above and a cross is visible in the upper scene, lending a heavenly dimension to the martyrdom. The palette blends warm earth tones with pale flesh tones and touches of blue and red, and the brushwork is loose and energetic, producing a dynamic Baroque atmosphere.