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Saint Thomas

Italian 16th Century (formerly Jacques Stella)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing upright, holding an object resembling a carpenter's square with both hands. His head is encircled by a halo, and he possesses traditional facial features including a long, wavy beard and curly hair that falls to his shoulders. He wears a long, flowing robe with layered draping that covers his body and is gathered at the feet, which are visible and bare. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain and unadorned, and the figure is identified by the text "S THOMA APOSTOLVS" at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4804 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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