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Sanctus Paulus

Marco Alvise Pitteri after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a three-quarter bust of an older man facing slightly to the right. He has distinct facial features, a large nose, deep-set eyes, and a long beard. His hair is long and wavy, framing his face. He wears a draped robe or cloak and holds a long object that resembles a book or parchment. The background has a cross-hatching pattern, and there are inscriptions, including "Sanctus Paulus" and the artist's information, at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3133 × 4602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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