Bartolomeo Cesi

Bolognese, 1556 - 1629

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The drawing depicts the upper half of a person's body facing slightly upward and to the right. The individual has arms extended outward with open hands. The facial features are outlined, with the head tilted upward, eyes looking at the sky, and lips slightly parted. The hair is short and closely cropped. The clothing is loose and flowing, resembling a robe or cloak. No jewelry or objects are visible in the person's hands. The background is a simple blue-gray color, contrasting with the reddish-brown chalk sketch of the figure.
Bartolomeo Cesi, A Boy Gazing Upward in Adoration, c. 1594, red chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund and The William Stamps Farish Fund, 1998.75.1

A Boy Gazing Upward in Adoration

Bartolomeo Cesi · c. 1594 · red chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.75.1
The image shows four men interacting. The central figure is seated with crossed legs, wavy hair, a beard, and a loose robe. The other three men are positioned around him, one standing behind and two crouched on either side, each holding a stick towards his head. They have short, curly hair, wear tunic-style clothing, and are barefoot. In the background is an architectural element resembling a doorway or frame with a triangular pediment on top.
Andrea Scacciati, Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1766, etching, sulfur tint, and roulette printed in brown on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2013.17.5

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Andrea Scacciati · 1766 · etching, sulfur tint, and roulette printed in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.17.5