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Saint Margaret

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure seated on a green ground. The person has an oval face, light hair, and is dressed in a blue gown with full sleeves and a red draped cloak. They hold an open book in their right hand and a staff in their left hand. At their feet is a dragon or serpent-like creature. The background features blue horizontal lines against a plain backdrop. The image is framed with a red border and appears aged.

Artwork Details

Date
1480/1490
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, blue, gold, and orange-red
Dimensions
2730 × 3518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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