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Praying Monk

Johann Friedrich Overbeck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person kneeling, with their back towards the viewer. They are covered by a hooded cloak that obscures their body and face. A cross is visible rising from the cloak's hood. No other facial features or hair are visible. There is a wooden structure in front of them that resembles an altar or a bench. The person's form casts a shadow, and the cloak and wooden surface have textured lines. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1826
Medium
etching with drypoint on chine collé
Dimensions
2784 × 4073 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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