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Saint Matthias and Saint Jude with Articles from the Credo

Attributed to Master d

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals holding keys and books, positioned against a backdrop of a checkerboard floor and an architectural setting. The person on the left has curly hair and an oval face, holding a key and book over one shoulder. The person on the right has a curly beard and hair, holding a key and book and facing forward. Both individuals wear long, flowing robes in earthy tones with beige underlayers. Each figure is depicted with a round golden halo behind their head with inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1450/1460
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in olive green, dull red lake and yellow
Dimensions
3036 × 4411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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