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A Grain Merchant

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing depicting a man shown from the waist up. He is positioned with his body slightly tilted and leaning on something with his left hand holding a long object that resembles a staff or spear. His facial features are rendered with a mustache and closely shaved beard, and his hair appears to be combed back. The man is wearing a belted, long-sleeved garment that has a slight V-neck opening. He is also wearing a simple necklace. The background is plain, with a textured surface that gives a sense of depth but contains no specific elements or scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1620
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on laid paper prepared with brown wash
Dimensions
3413 × 4908 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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