William Fich of Canfield, Essex

published 1623

Jacques Picart I or Jacques Picart II

Associated Names
Jacques Picart I

Artist, French, active c. 1606/1628

Jacques Picart II

Artist, French, active c. 1658/1668

The image shows a monk standing with his hands crossed over his chest in a pose of reverence or prayer. He has a light-colored, closely cropped hairstyle and a well-groomed beard, with a serene expression. The monk is wearing a traditional Capuchin habit with a hood, belted by a rope, and a rosary with a cross hanging from his waist. In the background, there is a wooden cross with a crucifixion scene and flowing text. Beside the monk is a table with an open book, an ink pot with a quill pen, and a skull on top of stacked books. The setting is intricate, with detailed textures in the clothing and objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.1 × 7.3 cm (4 3/4 × 2 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.465


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087668

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