Portrait of an Augustinian Friar

Artist: Piero della Francesca
Artwork: Portrait of an Augustinian Friar
Description: This painting is a tempera on panel work by the Italian Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca. It was painted between 1454 and 1469. The painting depicts a young Augustinian friar, possibly a member of the Observant branch of the order, who is shown in profile, his head slightly inclined to the left. The friar is dressed in a black habit with a white scapular and is holding a book, which is closed.
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