The engraving depicts a man painting a portrait of the Virgin. The painter, St. Luke, sits on the right, he has long wavy hair and a halo; he holds a mirror and studies his subject. The subject sits on a pile of fabric; she looks towards the viewer. On the left, St. Luke's assistant holds a bull's head attached to an easel. The scene is set within an ornate architectural setting with columns, arches, and a large roundel on the wall behind St. Luke. The background features another room with a person. An arched window on the left reveals a tower outside. The composition is dense with detail, featuring various decorative elements throughout.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 644 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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