1626
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Kneeling Hermit Facing Right is a 1626 ink by Andries Both, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a kneeling hermit facing right, with a rosary in his hands. He is dressed in a long robe and has a skull and crossbones to his right. The hermit is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The hermit's pose and facial expression convey a sense of devotion and contemplation. The presence of the skull and crossbones adds a sense of mortality and spirituality to the scene. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Both, Andries.
Andries Both (1612/1613 – 23 March 1642), was a Dutch genre painter. He was part of the group of Dutch and Flemish genre painters active in Rome in the 17th century known as the bamboccianti, who painted scenes from the…
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