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Saint Bartholomew

Hans Baldung Grien

National Gallery of Art

The image features a man standing upright. He is an older male with a curly beard and hair. He wears a long robe with a cloak wrapped around his shoulders. His footwear is visible, and he is holding a scroll in both hands. The background consists of stylized lines emanating from behind the figure's head, creating a halo effect. The illustration is rendered in a monochrome woodcut or engraving style with bold outlines and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1519
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2986 × 4891 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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