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Study of Monks

Unknown

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Study of Monks is a 1604 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1604 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two robed figures from behind, walking side by side. Their heads are bowed, and the fabric of their clothes is drawn in loose, flowing lines. The paper has a warm, peachy tone, and the lines are soft and slightly smudged. The artist focused on how the robes move—notice how the drapery folds over the figures’ backs. This kind of study was common for artists practicing their skills. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used movement and drama in art.