The drawing shows a partial profile view of an elderly male figure, focusing on the face and upper shoulders. The man has his head slightly turned to the right, with a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and subtle lines suggesting age. His thinning hair curves back from his forehead, and he has a long beard and mustache. He appears to be wearing a garment covering his shoulders, and the background is plain. The artwork features soft shading and line work, with a sketch-like quality.
Gallery mode Full size at the museum

Window mode follows your eyes with your camera, in this browser only: no picture or position leaves your device.

An Elderly Bishop

Giuseppe Angeli (Venetian, 1712 - 1798)

c. 1750

Medium
black, white, and red chalks on light brown laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 38.1 x 29 cm (15 x 11 7/16 in.)
Culture
Venetian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Bequest of Lore Heinemann in memory of her husband, Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

View at the National Gallery of Art