The Apostle Jean Journet Setting Out for the Conquest of Universal Harmony

Gustave Courbet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing outdoors with a rugged appearance. He has a thick beard, unkempt hair, and an intense gaze. He is wearing a tattered coat, tunic, and pants, carrying a bag and a walking stick. The background depicts a rural landscape with silhouetted trees and a hazy horizon. Surrounding text is in French.