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Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit
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Rembrandt’s son Titus was probably the model for this ‘portrait’ of a Franciscan monk. His downcast eyes lend him an air of quiet introspection. His serene, pale face stands out clearly against a backdrop of green and brown vegetation.Solitary retreat into nature for prayer and reflection was of great importance to Saint Francis and his order.
Title: Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit
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Rembrandt’s son Titus was probably the model for this ‘portrait’ of a Franciscan monk.
His downcast eyes lend him an air of quiet introspection.
His serene, pale face stands out clearly against a backdrop of green and brown vegetation.
Solitary retreat into nature for prayer and reflection was of great importance to Saint Francis and his order.
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