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Saints Peter and John Heal a Cripple at the Gate of the Temple

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene set in a classical architectural setting. The art depicts an interaction between several figures within a series of arches and columns. The background architecture features large arches and columns typical of classical design, while the foreground contains people in various poses. The attention to detail in the clothing and expressions indicates a detailed narrative moment. The image illustrates themes of antiquity and storytelling through the physical expressions and interplay of figures against the architectural backdrop.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4373 × 3457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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