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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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

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

Fra Semplice da Verona

Date
1625
Medium
black, white and red chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 27.5 × 40.4 cm (10 13/16 × 15 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2017.8.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • religious
Provenance

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

Inscription

by later hand in graphite, center verso: 67

Watermarks

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

NGA object ID 208732. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.