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The Visitation

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring two figures with halos, set against a background of a medieval castle and a lush landscape. The artwork is done in a religious medieval style, with gilded halos, stylized drapery, a golden border with intricate foliate patterns, and small, dotted patterning throughout the depiction of the robes and background. The two figures are shown engaging in an interaction, set against a detailed countryside featuring green shrubs and an ornate town or castle.

Artwork Details

Date
1460/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
2551 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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