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A Monk [verso]

Fra Bartolommeo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an individual with the upper half of their body visible, turned slightly away from the viewer. The person's head is in profile with a partial view of the face, and the hair appears short and styled close to the head. They are clothed in a robe that drapes loosely around their shoulders and arms, with detailed fabric suggesting a flowing garment. In their hand, they hold a cluster of leaves or branches. The background is a soft, muted tone with no distinct details. The artwork is bordered by an oval frame with decorative lines surrounding it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash heightened with white over (black chalk?) on laid paper
Dimensions
3505 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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