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Crowned Man on a Throne with the Virgin Standing at the left

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated man wearing a crown and a red robe with black patterns. He sits on a throne, with his right hand raised, index finger extended. Beside him stands a person with light hair, a headband, and brown clothing, gesturing. The scene is set in an architectural setting with green drapery behind the throne and a background of brick wall or steps leading to a landscape. On the right, there is vertical, dark Gothic script.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1479
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Dimensions
3053 × 4825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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