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The Archbishop Blessing the Child after the Baptism

Hans Burgkmair I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several individuals in an ornate architectural setting with arches and columns. In the center, a person with a crown and long garments holds a child wrapped in cloth. To the left, a group of people wearing various hats and cloaks engage with the central figures. On the right, another individual wears a decorative floral hat and detailed outfit. The figures appear to be interacting, with one figure to the left holding a staff. Above them, through the arches, there are depictions of trees or foliage adding detail to the background, which features an intricately designed ceiling or entablature.

Artwork Details

Date
1514/1516
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3419 × 3818 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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