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Saint Margaret

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a partial view of a person, featuring their upper body and head. The person is depicted sitting or kneeling, leaning slightly to the side while holding a cross-staff. Their facial features are simple and stylized, with a gentle expression. They have blond hair that is depicted with wavy lines and part of their hair is covered by a round halo-like shape. The individual wears a long pink robe with blue sleeves. At their feet sits a small, spotted cat-like creature. The background includes a simple landscape with a path leading to a small building with a cross on top, and a few stylized trees, all outlined in black. The entire scene is enclosed within a yellow border.

Artwork Details

Date
1460/1470
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red, blue, yellow, vermilion, and gold
Dimensions
2395 × 3075 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette