The “Ecce Ancilla Domini study,” created by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti circa 1849, is a pen sketch that fits within the Romanticism art movement. This artwork serves as a study or preliminary sketch and is part of the collection at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom.
The sketch depicts a seated female figure in a contemplative or introspective pose. Her attire appears to be loosely draped around her, creating a sense of movement in the folds of the fabric. Even though the figure is executed with a soft touch and the details are not highly defined, Rossetti’s skill in capturing the essence and posture of the subject is evident. The artwork’s delicate lines and gentle shading convey a sense of depth and form, characteristic of Rossetti’s attention to detail and his Romantic sensibilities.
