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Saint Colomannus

Willem Liefrinck after Leonhard Beck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing upright. He is facing slightly to the left with his body in profile. The man has a long beard, long, wavy hair, and a contemplative expression. He wears a distinctive hat with a cross motif and a halo around his head. He is dressed in a long robe with a belt, holds a staff in his left hand, and grasps a chain in his right hand. Surrounding him are landscapes with rugged terrain, trees, and a flowing river. In the foreground, there is an emblem with a lion motif and a crown on the ground near his feet. The background shows hills, mountains, and distant architectural structures, implying a town or village setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1516/1518
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3376 × 3889 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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