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A Bishop (Saint Gebhard)

Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a standing figure wearing a robe and a mitre, holding a crozier in one hand and gesturing with the other. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, with patches of gold leaf. The attire includes patterns around the neckline and hem of the robe. The color is a mix of dark bronze with gold highlights. The sculpture has a textured finish and is mounted on a small pedestal base.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2307 × 5246 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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