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Saint Paul (?) or Saint Matthew (?)

Israhel van Meckenem after Master E.S.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with a turned posture. They have long, wavy hair and a full beard, with defined facial features. The person is wearing a long robe with patterns along the edges, holding a book in one hand and a staff in the other. A circular halo is around their head. The background has a lined pattern with a textured surface. The name "Matheus" is inscribed above their shoulder in ornate script, and the floor is tiled in a three-dimensional pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2663 × 4602 px
Public Domain
Yes
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