drawing, pencil
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portrait
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drawing
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baroque
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pencil sketch
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form
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pencil drawing
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pencil
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portrait drawing
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academic-art
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realism
Dimensions: height 231 mm, width 176 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
Bernard Picart crafted this study of an antique bust with graphite, capturing the essence of a woman gazing heavenward. The upward glance, deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness, is a motif pregnant with symbolism. Consider how, throughout art history, figures lift their eyes to the heavens, seeking divine guidance or expressing spiritual ecstasy. From the saints in medieval altarpieces to Bernini’s Saint Teresa, the upturned gaze signifies a connection to the transcendent. This gesture transcends mere anatomy; it embodies longing, hope, and the eternal human quest for meaning. The classical world valued reason and order, yet here we find the stirring of emotion. This gaze, surfacing and resurfacing through centuries, connects us to a timeless pursuit of understanding our place in the cosmos. It is a cultural echo, reverberating through time.
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