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Henry Garnett, His Face in the Miraculous Corn Straw

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious emblem. The central motif features a sheaf of wheat with a face at its base. Surrounding the wheat motif are the letters "IHS," and Latin text encircles the entire image. The text commemorates an event dated Maii 1606. The drawing has an antique quality and a balanced composition that emphasizes the central imagery and Latin text.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4618 × 6277 px
Public Domain
Yes
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