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Heads of Two Bishops

Gaetano Gandolfi

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed drawing of two men. The composition shows the upper bodies of the men close together. One man faces slightly to the side with facial features like a short beard and curly hair. The other man is in profile, wearing a distinctive large hat that may signify a position of religious authority. He has a longer, fuller beard. Both are dressed in garments with intricate patterns. The background is filled with cross-hatched lines for shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1770s-1780s
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4648 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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