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Unknown Saint

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a square area of a weathered piece of paper with a faded illustration of a figure seated in the center. The details of the person are indistinct due to the deterioration of the image, but there is a general outline of a human-like figure. The person's position seems to be sitting, and the facial features are not discernible. The figure appears to be cloaked or robed in a patterned garment with intricate designs that are obscured. The background contains indistinct motifs and patterns within a reddish-brown border. The surrounding paper displays signs of wear with an uneven texture and aged edges.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
paste print
Dimensions
2663 × 2942 px
Public Domain
Yes
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