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Head of Christ

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image is a close-up portrait showing only the head and shoulders of a man. The man is facing slightly to the right, with his eyes looking upwards. He has a full beard and mustache, with curly hair partially covering his forehead. On his head, he wears a crown made of twisted, thorny branches. The background is simple and unadorned. There is a date, "1520," and a monogram in the top left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1520
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2239 × 2996 px
Public Domain
Yes
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