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A Standing Man Leaning on a Stick

Salvator Rosa

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person standing in profile. The individual is facing to the right, with one leg slightly bent. The face is depicted in profile with minimal detail, and the hair appears covered by a head wrap or turban. The person is dressed in a long robe with a sash tied at the waist and loose-fitting trousers tucked into high boots or wrappings. The person is holding a long stick or staff in one hand and the other hand is raised with fingers pointed. The background is plain and unadorned, highlighting the detailed lines of the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1662
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash, laid down on laid paper
Dimensions
5327 × 9719 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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