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A Group of Monks and a Woman

John Skippe after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper bodies and heads of six individuals standing closely together. They have distinct facial features, expressions, long beards, and various hairstyles. The individuals wear flowing robes, with one person wearing a hood. The robes are textured and drape down to their feet. There are no visible accessories. The background is a neutral color with a signature in the upper right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1780s
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 4 blocks in green, olive, gray-brown, and brown on laid paper; laid down on album page
Dimensions
3066 × 4949 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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