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Life of the Virgin: High Priest Rejecting the Offering of Joachim

Israhel van Meckenem

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. A man in a long robe and hat stands facing right. In the background to his right, a man on a donkey rides toward the right. A pig and another animal appear below. An angel hovers above. In the foreground on the left, a man wearing a helmet and long robe stands behind a railing. A man wearing a hat and long robe stands in the center facing left before him. A high priest wearing a large hat and long robe faces left. A table covered with coins sits between them. A man and woman stand behind the table. A dog and a monkey play in the foreground to the right. Brick wall and large doorway in background.

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639 × 893 px
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