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Monastic Saint with Cross and Book

Italian 15th/16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved depiction of a person on a round, metallic object with a worn surface. The person is seen from the waist up in a frontal position, with distinct features like large eyes, a small mouth, and short hair with a circular headdress. They wear a robe with a large collar, and hold a cross and a book. The background is textured, with patches of oxidation and a dark, corroded metal surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th/early 16th century
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
8063 × 7847 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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