Artwork
Pope Benedict XV (Benoit XV)
Pope Benedict XV (Benoit XV) is an ink print by Albert Besnard. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: ABesnard; lower left in graphite: 1e Etat tire a 2; by later hand, lower right in graphite: Pape Benoit XV; by later hand, lower center in graphite: D.; by later hand, lLv//in graphite: 182-3; lCv//in graphite: epreuve reprod[?] par Delteil; lRv//stamped : AB (Lugt 67a)
- Markings
- Marked:(Albert Besnard stamp) verso, purple stamped ink, (Lugt 67a).
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1917 by Albert Besnard, is an etching and aquatint portrait on wove paper titled 'Pope Benedict XV'.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Pope Benedict XV in traditional papal attire, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation through the subject's serious expression and introspective gaze.
Technique & Style
Besnard employed bold lines and shading to achieve a sense of depth, drawing attention to the subject's face and creating a dimensional effect.
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Artist & collection
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