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Male Saint Standing, with Folded Arms, Facing to the Left

John Skippe after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with crossed arms, facing to the side. Their head is turned to the left. The person has a beard and windswept hair. They wear a flowing garment gathered at the waist, revealing their lower legs and feet. Above their head is a subtle halo. The background consists of a plain texture with abstract outlines resembling a landscape, and there is text on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1781
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in ochre and olive green
Dimensions
2800 × 4694 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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