The image depicts a drawing of a man destroying a book. The man has wavy, medium-length hair and a beard, and is wearing a long robe with a shawl or cloak over his shoulders. His left leg is extended behind him. The man is holding a book in both hands and appears to be tearing or ripping it. The background is a plain wall with shading on the left side. The overall tone of the image is grayscale. The man is facing to the right. He is barefoot or wearing sandals. The folds of the robe and shawl are detailed. The book appears to have loose pages.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 638 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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