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Rinaldo is Welcomed by the Monks

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The sketch depicts several figures engaged in conversation. The central figure, wearing a crown and a robe, is seated to the left, facing others. Other figures, also wearing robes, are gathered around. The setting includes arches and ornate vaulted ceilings. The sketch has a soft, unfinished quality with light shading and faint linework, and the paper grain texture is visible in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1780s
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
8097 × 12890 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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