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Saint Anthony of Padua

Giovanni Battista Mercati

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures, a man and a child. The man is depicted kneeling, holding the child close to his face. He has a short beard and mustache, with hair cropped short and a halo around his head. The child is standing on a surface, reaching out towards the man. The child has curly hair, a halo around the head, and wears a draped cloth. The man is dressed in robes, and on the right side, there is a draped table with a small crucifix. Above them, a group of three angels and a crowned figure are seen amidst swirling clouds. The background has detailed lines, creating an ethereal setting enhanced by the celestial figures and clouds.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching printed from two plates on laid paper
Dimensions
3497 × 4949 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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