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Saint Augustine

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a landscape scene with a figure holding a staff and a child by a body of water. The painting depicts a tall figure dressed in elaborate robes and a large headdress, which is enhanced by intricate patterns and vibrant red and blue hues. The figure holds a staff. To the left of the figure, a child is shown seated on the grass near a small pool of blue water. The child reaches towards the water. The background reveals gentle green hills and a few leafless trees. There is a castle structure to the right, colored in pastel hues. The painting is bordered by an orange frame. This is in style of medieval or early Renaissance art.

Artwork Details

Date
1480/1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, black, blue, green, yellow, gold, and orange
Dimensions
2697 × 3644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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