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Saint Barbara

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman in profile facing left. She has gentle facial features and an updo with a headband. She wears a long gown with detailed patterns and puffed sleeves. In one hand, she holds a chalice, in the other a feather. The background shows hills, trees, and a building with an arched entrance and a dome. The scene is framed with a rustic texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in brown, lavender, and blue
Dimensions
2997 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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