The Prophet Obadiah, from Prophets and Sibyls 1480 - 1490
francescorosselli
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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prophet
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"The Prophet Obadiah" is an engraving by Francesco Rosselli from the series *Prophets and Sibyls* dating back to 1480-1490. The work depicts the prophet Obadiah seated, holding a book and a staff, with a scroll above him identifying him as a "prophet." The image provides a visual representation of a revered figure from the Old Testament. The engraving is part of a larger series and showcases Rosselli's mastery of Renaissance art. This artwork is a testament to the religious devotion of the period and is a significant example of Italian Renaissance art.
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