Bust of a Saint

Bust of a Saint

Gaetano Gandolfi

1775

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with a long, curly beard and hair. He is wearing a robe with buttons down the front, and he is holding a staff in his right hand. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's face is serious, and he is looking up and to the left. His eyes are cast upward, giving him a contemplative look. The artist has used strong lines and shading to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Gandolfi, Gaetano.

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