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Saint Bridget

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a central seated figure wearing a hooded robe, holding open books. Surrounding this central figure are smaller figures in robes, some with halos and red headdresses. Above the central figure is an archway with decorative elements, including two crowned children and a dove. The background includes scrolls and floral motifs, all within a bordered frame with text at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in gray, brown, green, yellow, carmine, and red
Dimensions
3106 × 4390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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