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Fourteen Auxiliary Saints

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of fifteen rectangular panels, each featuring a full-body depiction of a religious or historical figure. The figures are shown in standing poses with different items or symbols. They have simplified facial features, various hairstyles, and wear robes in muted colors. Some figures are depicted with crowns, halos, armor, swords, or staffs. Symbols like a crucifix, a lamb, and lions can be seen around them. Several figures wear headpieces and hold items such as palm leaves, crosses, or chalices. The background of each panel is plain, emphasizing the figures with their distinctive attributes and adornments.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in pink-red, green, blue, and yellow
Dimensions
3465 × 4614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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