Saint Bruno
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Claude Mellan
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Bruno is a 1643 ink by Claude Mellan, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man in a long white robe with a hood, standing in a rocky, wooded area. He has his right hand on his chest and his left hand outstretched. A dog is looking up at him from the bottom left corner. The background features a large rock formation and a tree with branches and leaves. The man's attire and the natural setting suggest a sense of reverence and contemplation. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Mellan, Claude.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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