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Saint Emericus

Leonhard Beck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing indoors, viewed from the back. The person's head is turned slightly to the left. They have medium-length hair peeking out from beneath a hat with intricate details. The person is wearing a long robe with fur trim around the shoulders. They are holding a tall shield decorated with an emblem featuring a cross and a heraldic lion. Beside them is a tall column with a similar shield design. The background features structured architecture with archways and tiled flooring. Above eye level, there is an apparition of a mother figure holding a child surrounded by clouds and a halo.

Artwork Details

Date
1516/1518
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3376 × 3911 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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