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Saint Sebastian and Saint Roche

Italian 15th/16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular object with two figures etched in a historical or artistic style. Both figures are depicted from the waist up. The figure on the left has a youthful face with long hair and possibly wears a cap. The figure on the right, carrying a staff, has a bearded face with long hair, and they are dressed in classical or medieval robes. The background is a textured surface, and the object's circular border has an aged, metallic appearance. The image has a subdued color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th/early 16th century
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
8178 × 8252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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