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Sanctus Andreas

Marco Alvise Pitteri after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a man's body, focusing primarily on his head, shoulders, and right arm. The man is positioned slightly turned to his left and gazes upward with an intense expression. He has a white beard covering his chin and jawline, and white hair slightly receding from his forehead. His facial features show age and experience with accentuated lines and shading. He wears a robe or cloak with a white collar. His right hand is raised, holding a wooden beam or stick, showing prominent knuckles. The background is textured and shaded, emphasizing the man's expression and features.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3190 × 4672 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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