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The Writing Prophet (Saint John on Patmos)

Ernst Barlach

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in a crouched position, with their knees bent and hands resting on the ground. The figure has an elongated face with prominent cheekbones and a furrowed brow. They have short, disheveled hair and are wearing loose clothing. The person's feet are bare and the environment consists of rough, jagged black and white lines, creating a textured background. There are no visible accessories or objects in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
4324 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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