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The Savior and the Virgin

Simon Frisius after Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures depicted from the waist up, seated beside each other. The figure on the left has a head of curly hair and a beard, and is wearing a crown of thorns. His hands are crossed over his chest. He is draped in a robe that reveals part of his chest. The other figure, to the right, has smoother and longer hair covered by a hood, with her hands also crossed. She wears a headscarf and robe with voluminous folds. Both have halos drawn as radiant lines around their heads. Around them, the setting is outdoors, with rocky formations and a path behind them leading to a hill with trees on the sides. In the distance, there are three crosses on the top of a hill along with several figures. Further in the background, a structure resembling city walls is visible among trees and rolling hills.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4725 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
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