Bust of a Monk
1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Heinrich Schönfeld
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609–1684) was an artist, born in Biberach an der Riß.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of a Monk is a 1626 ink by Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a side view of a man’s head and shoulders. His hair is short and curly, and he’s wearing a high collar that looks stiff. The lines are simple but show the shape of his face and the folds in his clothing. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to capture his features. This style was common in the 1600s when artists often worked fast to get the likeness right. Next, check out how this artist used etching to create the drawing.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609–1684) was an artist, born in Biberach an der Riß.
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