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Saint Paul

Venetian 14th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bearded male figure draped in robes, holding a closed book in one hand against his chest and a cylindrical object in the other hand. The figure is carved from light-colored marble, with intricate detailing on the hair and beard. The man wears a halo around his head and his robes are intricately carved with flowing folds. The sculpture stands upright on a rectangular base and appears to be of modest size compared to life-sized human proportions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1340
Medium
marble
Dimensions
10025 × 14035 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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