בידספיריט | Attributed to Andrea del Sarto

Attributed to Andrea del Sarto (1486–1530), Florentine School, Early 16th Century ”Female Portrait in Soft Light” - Charcoal/graphite on time-worn blue paper Dimensions:28 × 20 cm Signed lower right: Del Sarto Registration/numbering mark: “15” (possibly a date fragment or catalog reference) Provenance: European private collection This rare work, marked by exceptional emotional softness, presents a delicate female head tilted gently upward — a pose often associated with the spiritual world of Italian Renaissance artists. The soft, fluid draftsmanship, the nuanced play of light and shadow, and the subdued tonality of the aged blue paper create a meditative, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The signature Del Sarto in the lower right corner is of particular interest. Whether this is a drawing by Andrea del Sarto himself — one of Florence’s foremost Renaissance painters and a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci — or a work from his studio or a later piece attributed to his name, the drawing clearly reflects the artistic and aesthetic qualities of a rare and refined period. The work bears stylistic hallmarks of the Florentine School: precise anatomical balance, emotional sophistication, and a rendering that seems to “breathe” light. This is a museum-quality piece. Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact: info@hammersite.com