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Saints Thomas and James the Less

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people within an architectural frame. On the left, a person holds a sword, with curly hair and a short beard. On the right, another person looks down at an open book. Both wear robes and halos. The background is detailed with arches and a patterned wall. At the bottom, there is Latin text in a decorative font.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1485
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3409 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
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