The Bishop and the Demon (recto); Three Demons Holding a Knight (verso)

The image depicts two sketches on aged, yellowed paper. The left sketch shows a man in a robe with a mitre and a crook, accompanied by a halo-like pattern behind his head; he faces a dark creature with wings and a tail. The creature appears to be flying or floating above the man. The background of the left sketch features dark clouds or smoke and a sunburst pattern. The right sketch depicts a group of creatures, possibly demons, surrounding a figure. The figure on the right appears disheveled; the creatures are holding or touching the figure. The right sketch lacks color and features minimal shading. The left sketch features brown ink and watercolor. Both sketches are framed by rough, uneven borders. The artworks are presented side-by-side on a white background. The artist's work, "The Bishop and the Demon (recto); Three Demons Holding a Knight (verso)", is rendered in a sketchy, detailed style.

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Dimensions: 900 × 601 px
Museum Record: View original

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The Bishop and the Demon (recto); Three Demons Holding a Knight (verso)

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