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Seated Bishop

Abraham Bloemaert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile of a person seated and reading a book. The person is depicted wearing voluminous robes and a tall, pointed hat, sometimes associated with ecclesiastical attire. The person's facial features are delicate with a slightly prominent nose, and their expression is focused on the book. The person's body is covered by the intricate robe, and they hold an object, likely the book. The background is minimal, with a soft wash of color. The sketch is done in warm tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1620 - 1630
Medium
pen and brown ink and chalk with brown wash heightened with white
Dimensions
3399 × 4424 px
Public Domain
Yes
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