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Head of Christ

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving showing a close-up of an individual's face, displaying from the top of their head to the chin. The person is positioned facing forward and is wearing a crown of thorns on their head. Their facial features include a somber expression with downward-cast eyes, a long, flowing beard, and shoulder-length hair that is slightly wavy. The engraving style emphasizes the texture of the hair and the crown of thorns. The person is not shown wearing any visible clothing or jewelry, nor holding any objects. The background of the image consists of fine lines and shading that suggests a neutral backdrop. At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription that reads "ISP 1520."

Artwork Details

Date
1520
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
1872 × 2195 px
Public Domain
Yes
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