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Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)

Christoffel Jegher (Flemish, 1596–1652/53)

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)

Christoffel Jegher (Flemish, 1596–1652/53)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Portrait

Medium

chiaroscuro woodcut

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) by Christoffel Jegher (Flemish, 1596–1652/53).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.