The drawing depicts a person standing upright from head to toe. They are dressed in elaborate ecclesiastical robes with intricate patterns and bordered with ornate designs. The individual wears a large bishop's mitre adorned with decorative elements and holds a long staff in their right hand. Their facial features show a prominent nose, a serious expression, and they appear to be middle-aged, with a slight smile and wrinkles under their eyes. The hair is mostly covered by the mitre, except for some strands visible around the forehead. They are holding a book in their left hand, upon which are placed three spheres. The background is a blank, aged paper with some stains, which emphasizes the figure's detailed attire and ornamentation.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1600/1620
- Medium
- pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk, pasted to verso of a separate drawing by Abraham Bickhart (2009.38.2.a)
- Dimensions
- 3105 × 4607 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original