Artwork preview

Seated Prophet

Follower of Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of a man sitting on a chair. He has a beard and mustache, with facial features that include a prominent nose and intense expression. He is wearing a turban or headscarf, a long robe with wide sleeves, and is gesturing upwards with one arm. His other arm is resting on the chair's armrest. The background is plain with a reddish-brown hue.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk on two joined sheets of laid paper prepared with red wash
Dimensions
3333 × 4716 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original