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Saint Nicolas of Myra

Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing. They hold a staff in their left hand and raise their right hand with two fingers extended. The person has facial features, short hair, and wears a robe with a large cloak over the shoulders. They wear an ornate headdress. Smaller figures to the left show reverence. The background has a simple patterned border.

Artwork Details

Date
1470s
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red, sand, green, olive, and tan, on blue paper, laid down on a leather book cover
Dimensions
3553 × 4664 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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