Monk Reading a Book

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Monk Reading a Book

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1184

Description

An engraving of a monk reading a book on a pile of twigs. A twisted tree grows above him and jagged edged rocks are everywhere. The sky has a few clouds. His head is cloaked.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J. Wood

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Salvator Rofa

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1744

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Salvator Rofa pinx./ In the collection of Nm. Kent Esqr./ J. Wood sculp/ Published by Ar. Pond Feb 7, 1744."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

17 in

Width

23 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 x 23 in. (43.2 x 58.4 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: The edges are tattered and worn, ripped and creased; there are dark spots on the paper.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in MP.94.1150

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom