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Saint Bartholomew

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. He has distinct facial features, including a curly beard and curly hair, giving him an aged appearance. He is wearing a long robe with intricate design details. In his right hand, he holds a large, curved sword, and in his left arm, he cradles a closed book. Behind him is a large tree trunk, near which there is a small rectangular panel with the year "1523" inscribed on it along with an artistic monogram. The ground is textured, and the background has a light texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1523
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2763 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
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