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William Fich of Canfield, Essex

Jacques Picart I or Jacques Picart II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a monk standing with his hands crossed over his chest in a pose of reverence or prayer. He has a light-colored, closely cropped hairstyle and a well-groomed beard, with a serene expression. The monk is wearing a traditional Capuchin habit with a hood, belted by a rope, and a rosary with a cross hanging from his waist. In the background, there is a wooden cross with a crucifixion scene and flowing text. Beside the monk is a table with an open book, an ink pot with a quill pen, and a skull on top of stacked books. The setting is intricate, with detailed textures in the clothing and objects.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1623
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7310 × 11871 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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