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Bust of a Monk Assisting at Communion
Bust of a Monk Assisting at Communion is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This drawing, created around 1470, is a pen and brown ink work on laid paper by Martin Schongauer, an artist from Colmar in Alsace.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a monk in profile, participating in a communion service, holding a chalice in his right hand and gazing to the right, his facial expression subtle and contemplative.
Technique & Style
Delicate lines and shading create a sense of depth and texture, with intricate folds and creases in the monk's hooded cloak suggesting soft fabric, demonstrating Schongauer's skill in rendering detail and realism.
History & Provenance
Martin Schongauer, born between 1450 and 1453, was primarily an engraver but also produced drawings, situating this work within his broader oeuvre as a practitioner of multiple mediums.
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Artist
Martin Schongauer (c. 1450–1453, Colmar – 2 February 1491, Breisach), also known as Martin Schön ("Martin beautiful") or Hübsch Martin ("pretty Martin") by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter. He…
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