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Saint Francis

Pieter Claesz Soutman after Francesco Bassano II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person kneeling and leaning forward at a stone slab with a human skull on it. The individual has a solemn facial expression with defined features, including a prominent brow, full beard, thick and somewhat curly hair, and is wearing a robe with loose sleeves, a rope belt, and a halo above their head. The background is dark and textured, with light rays shining on the person. A crucifix partially overlaps the skull to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1620-1657
Medium
etching in black
Dimensions
5409 × 7393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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