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Council of High Priests

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

Three individuals are depicted in the image. The first person, on the left, is standing wearing a red tunic, blue tights, brown boots, and a red hat. They have a sword hanging at their side. The middle person, seated in the center, is dressed in a blue robe with white drapery, and a significant headpiece. The third person, seated on the right, is dressed in a red and yellow robe and a pointed hat. The background shows a wooden wall with a green draped curtain and a checkered floor pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Dimensions
2395 × 3288 px
Public Domain
Yes
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