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Sacrifice [recto]

Giuseppe Cades

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elderly figure with a long beard interacting with a younger figure holding a book. The illustration shows an exchange or imparting of knowledge. The figures are adorned in draped clothing. The style features minimalist lines and shading to capture expressions and forms efficiently.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3253 × 4660 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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