Head of St Monica in ecstasy

Head of St Monica in ecstasy
 (1628-1640s)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
black, red and white chalk
Measurements
25.0 × 19.3 cm irreg. (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Spain
Inscription
inscribed in ink on reverse: Vandyck delt. (in an old hand)
Accession Number
603-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Emotions and Mental States Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
heads (representations) scarves (costume accessories) women (female humans)

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