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Saint James the Less

Israhel van Meckenem after Master E.S.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person kneeling with a slight forward lean. The person has medium-length hair, closed eyes, and softly closed lips, wearing long, flowing robes with intricate detailing. They hold an object resembling a long scroll or musical instrument in one hand while the other hand cradles it. An aura or halo surrounds their head. The background is plain with a subtle horizontal line indicating a floor or ground level beneath. The image is rendered in a monochromatic tone resembling an engraving or etching.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2729 × 4591 px
Public Domain
Yes
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