Head of a bearded man
1860-1867
Ernst Deger created this intense profile as a study for his massive religious painting 'The Last Judgment.' The man’s furrowed brow and hand clutching his chest capture a moment of deep spiritual anxiety, perfectly embodying the Romantic era's fascination with emotion and the sublime. It’s essentially a character sketch for a biblical blockbuster, showing us the worried face of someone awaiting final judgment.
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