Young Monk in the Greek Style, Plate 9
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Young Monk in the Greek Style, Plate 9 is a 1771 by Benigno Bossi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a pyramid-shaped monument. At the top sits a bust with a pointed hat, and below it is a small niche with a wreath and two tiny figures inside. The base looks like a sarcophagus with carved details, and the whole thing stands on a stone platform. The title calls it a "Young Monk in the Greek Style," which hints at mixing ancient Greek ideas with religious themes. The drawing is very precise, almost like an architectural plan. If you like this mix of history and art, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like this.
