Head of a Prophet
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A small image of the prophet's head with a mournful expression on his face is masterfully performed by the expressive movements of the master's chisel. A high forehead cut by wrinkles, sunken temples, pointy eyelids on large wide-open eyes, thickened slenderness of the nose with a characteristic furrow in the middle, and an expressive upper lip demonstrate the hand of a skilled sculptor. Beautifully performed, the tense line of brow ridges and graphic strands of a fluttering split beard convey extraordinary strength, energy, character, and the image's tension. The head of the prophet is full of vivid expression and dynamism, where medieval traditions, practice and individual approach are felt.
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Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Art Gallery
