A Bishop in Ecstasy
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk? on light tan paper. Framing outlines in pen and brown ink
Dimensions
6-5/8 x 9-5/8 in. (16.9 x 24.5 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Cephas G. Thompson, 1887
Accession Number
87.12.87
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About this artwork
"A Bishop in Ecstasy" by Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century (Italian) from 17th century represents an important work in drawings. Created in pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk? on light tan paper. framing outlines in pen and brown ink, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. This drawing provides insight into artistic process. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context....