The Prophet Joel

Giorgio Ghisi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Prophet Joel by Giorgio Ghisi: A black and white engraving of a man sitting on a pedestal, wearing a long robe, with short curly hair. He holds a book and a stylus. The pedestal is flanked by two smaller pedestals with nude male statues. Below him, an arched structure features a nude male figure holding a sign with "IOEL" on it. On either side are two men in robes sitting in arched alcoves. The background includes architectural details and ornate moldings.