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Saint Matthias

Italian 16th Century (formerly Jacques Stella)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing in a full-body illustration. The person has long, curly hair, a full beard, deep-set eyes, and a prominent nose. They are wearing a flowing robe with long sleeves, and their feet are bare. The person is holding a staff and has a halo around their head. The background is plain, with slight texturing of the canvas visible. At the bottom, there is text that reads, "San Mathias Apostolus."

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3389 × 4861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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