Why it matters
A prophet rests his chin in his hand, a finger along his cheek, lost in thought. Carved for Giotto's bell tower, it is marked by strong realism and restrained energy.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1418–1420.
- It is life-size, 193 cm high.
- The prophet has no attributes, so his identity is unknown.
Based on the Italian Wikipedia article Profeta pensieroso (CC BY-SA 4.0).
