One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf
1568
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1568
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf is a 1568 ink by Johan Wierix, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this engraving, a monk stands at a doorway, his hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. He is dressed in a long robe with a hood, and his head is bowed in a sign of respect. The doorway is adorned with a large ring handle, and the surrounding wall is made of brick. To the right of the doorway, a second monk stands in front of an arched doorway, his back turned to the viewer. The scene is rendered in fine detail, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. This engraving is a fine example of Renaissance art, and it can be found at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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