The image displays an upper body view of a figure with only the head, shoulders, and arms visible. The figure is positioned frontally with the head slightly bowed. Facial features are solemn with a full, long, and wavy beard, and the figure has long hair flowing down to the shoulders. The individual is wearing a robe with a visible sleeve pattern. The left hand is raised with fingers arranged in a gesture, while the right hand is holding an open book. The background is a muted and textured surface, possibly depicting an aged or weathered wall, with faint geometric shapes suggesting a halo or aura surrounding the figure's head.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- leadpoint(?), pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white on cream-colored prepared(?) paper laid down on wood panel
- Dimensions
- 3398 × 2968 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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