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Saint Erasmus as Bishop

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person dressed in ecclesiastical attire, wearing a mitre and an ornate robe with a stole. They hold a staff in each hand with curled ends. Surrounding the figure are stylized natural elements like leafy branches above and a landscape in the background with hills and trees.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3098 × 4368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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