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The Temptation of Christ in the Desert

Felipe Gomez de Valencia

National Gallery of Art

The image is a monochrome drawing of two figures. One figure is seated in the foreground, while the other is standing or leaning slightly forward in the background. The seated figure has long hair and a beard, wearing flowing robes. The standing figure also has long hair and a beard, wearing a robe. A textured tree trunk and branches are visible in the background. The drawing has a sketch-like quality with shading for depth. The background is sparse, with the focus on the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1676
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3190 × 4422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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