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The Choosing of Saint Matthias

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a multi-scene architectural composition with figures engaged in various activities. The image is divided into different sections depicting several interactions. In the upper section, a figure addresses a group of seated individuals in an enclosed space. This area is detailed with architectural elements like columns and an ornate ceiling. Below, other figures converse near an entrance supported by columns, leading to a staircase that descends with figures further below. The background shows architectural cityscape views, with additional figures engaged in different activities. Complex lines and shading are used to depict depth and dimension to the structures and characters in the drawing.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4384 × 3483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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