The Jester Barbarroja
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed in a long fur-lined coat. He’s holding a curved walking stick in one hand and has a feather sticking out of his turban. His face looks serious, with a thick mustache and a pointed beard. The name “Barbarroja” is printed below him, which might be his nickname. The artist used a mix of shading and line work to create depth. Next, check out how Goya used etching to make this image.
