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Saint John at the Foot of the Cross

Maso Finiguerra

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length sketch of a person standing and facing slightly to the side. The person is depicted in a three-quarter view from the back, directing their gaze upward to the left. They have short, wavy hair that is neatly combed back. The clothing consists of flowing, draped garments, typical of classical attire, with visible folds and lines adding depth to the fabric's texture. There is no visible jewelry or object being held by the person. The background consists of an empty space, and the entire image is bordered by a series of rectangular frames that accentuate the central sketch. The frames vary in thickness and are layered to give the appearance of depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1460/1470
Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
2509 × 4870 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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