Who created "Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures"?

Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures was created by Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures" in the public domain?

Yes, Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures

Q: What medium is "Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures"?

Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures is Pen and light brown ink with brush and brown-gray wash, over black chalk underdrawing. On off-white paper.

Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Pen and light brown ink with brush and brown-gray wash, over black chalk underdrawing. On off-white paper

Dimensions

5-7/8 x 7 in. (14.9 x 17.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1956

Accession Number

56.235.71

Tags

ChildrenMenWomenCrossMonks

Art Historical Context

In the vibrant artistic hub of 17th-century Seville,'s Golden Age, this delicate drawing captures a timeless scene of spiritual instruction: a monk preaching to a diverse group of listeners, including men, women, and children, with a prominent cross symbolizing faith. anonymously by an artist from the School of Seville flourishing center influenced by masters like Velázquez and Zurbarán work exemplifies the era's deep Catholic devotion amid the Counter-Reformation, where monks played key roles in educating the faithful. Executed in pen and light brown ink with brush and brown-gray wash over b...

Figure of Monk Preaching to a Group of Figures

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