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Four Martyrs - Saint Acacius

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a group of figures with golden halos in repose. The style is reminiscent of medieval woodcut illustrations, with simplified anatomy and thick dark outlines. The figures are set against a background of solid colors like green and yellow.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in yellow, green, red, and tan-gray
Dimensions
2864 × 3711 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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