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Franciscan, Pelbartus of Temesvar, in a Garden

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a monk writing in a garden under a tree. The central image shows a monk writing at a wooden lectern in a garden, surrounded by lush vegetation. Decorative circular medallions with symbolic creatures are depicted above and below the main image. The background features Gothic-style text. The illustration follows a medieval style with a religious or scholarly theme.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3355 × 4744 px
Public Domain
Yes
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