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Saint Agatha

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing upright. The individual has delicate facial features and long hair flowing past their shoulders. They wear a crown and a halo surrounds their head. The clothing consists of a robe with ornate designs and a draped cloak. The person holds a symbolic object in one hand and gathers their garment with the other hand. The background is plain with simple lines indicating a floor.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1465
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2854 × 3706 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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