A Monk Seated with Arms Outstretched [Study for the Virgin in the Vision of Blessed Felice da Cantalice]

1625

Fra Semplice da Verona

Associated Names
Fra Semplice da Verona

Artist, Italian, c. 1589 - 1654

The image shows a seated figure with their upper body turned slightly to the side, stretching out their arms forward. Their facial features are subtly shaded, and their hair appears styled close to the head. The individual wears a long, flowing garment with voluminous sleeves, indicated by rich folds and creases in the fabric. The hands are prominently depicted, with one palm facing upward and fingers slightly extended. No jewelry or objects are visible. The figure is resting on a cloud-like surface, and the background is a muted, earthy tone with minimal detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black, white and red chalk on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.5 × 40.4 cm (10 13/16 × 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.8.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, New York. (Richard A. Berman, New York); purchased by NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand in graphite, center verso: 67

Watermarks

Encircled fleur-de-lys, surmounted by a small triangle

Wikidata ID

Q64562145

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