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St. Dionysius

Portuguese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a standing figure. The person has a full beard and mustache, a calm expression, and wears a bishop's mitre adorned with gold and red decoration. They wear a richly patterned red vestment with gold trim and hold a crozier in their hands, making a blessing gesture with their right hand. They support a second head with their left hand. The figure's hair is short and brown, slightly wavy. The background is a subdued green transitioning into a golden halo effect around the figure's head, with an ornate golden frame surrounding the painting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475/1500
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
12337 × 38006 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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