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Saint Bonaventure Arriving and Preaching in Lyon

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring a central circular motif filled with various figures, surrounded by an ornate border. The figures in the painting are dressed in robes and displayed with symbolic items and banners with inscriptions. The color palette consists of red, blue, and earth tones, giving it a vintage appearance. The style resembles that of medieval or early Renaissance religious artwork, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and altarpieces. The detailed patterns and iconographic symbols suggest the influence of an artist skilled in richly detailed and symbolic compositions.

Artwork Details

Date
1480-1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in vermilion, orange-rose, light and dark gray-blue, and lavender
Dimensions
3500 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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