God the Father with His Right Hand Raised in Blessing
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568,
- Kunstenaar
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- leadpoint(?), pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white on cream-colored prepared(?) paper laid down on wood panel
- Afmetingen
- overall (lunette): 7 × 8,1 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The image displays an upper body view of a figure with only the head, shoulders, and arms visible. The figure is positioned frontally with the head slightly bowed. Facial features are solemn with a full, long, and wavy beard, and the figure has long hair flowing down to the shoulders. The individual is wearing a robe with a visible sleeve pattern. The left hand is raised with fingers arranged in a gesture, while the right hand is holding an open book. The background is a muted and textured surface, possibly depicting an aged or weathered wall, with faint geometric shapes suggesting a halo or aura surrounding the figure's head.