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Saint Bruno

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body depiction of a person standing upright. The individual is positioned facing forward and is adorned with a halo of rays around the head. The person has simple facial features, distinguished mainly by prominent eyes and a small mouth. They have no visible hair as the halo encircles their head closely. The attire consists of a long, flowing robe with distinct folds down the front, covering the person’s entire figure. In their right hand, they hold an object resembling a palm or branch, and a scroll extends from their left hand, with writing on it. Next to the figure, there is a coat of arms on the right and a closed book with a latch on the left. The background is plain but enclosed within a decorative border that outlines the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1460/1480
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3366 × 3633 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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