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A Bishop

Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

The artwork shows a person standing upright. The individual has a youthful face with round features and short, curly hair under a tall mitre. They wear ecclesiastical robes with intricate details like a cross around the neck. They hold a crosier in the left hand and raise the right hand with two fingers extended. There is no visible jewelry. The background is a simple, unadorned surface resembling a wooden or tile floor, with a blank wall behind, emphasizing the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1490
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2563 × 3699 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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