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Saint Clare of Assisi

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing, with their head turned slightly towards the viewer. They have fair skin, rosy cheeks, dark hair mostly hidden under a dark headdress, and are wearing a long robe. The person is holding a golden object and standing among greenery. The background is pinkish-brown with abstract designs and a blue border with swirls.

Artwork Details

Date
1470/1480
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in pink, green, gray, black,gold, and blue
Dimensions
3114 × 3777 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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