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Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us

French 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper three-quarters of a person standing, with their torso, left leg, and right leg partially hidden behind draped fabric. The person is upright, with their right arm raised and their left arm holding a staff. Their face has defined features within a stylized halo of red and yellow stripes. They have long, wavy hair, a layered garment, and a fur mantle. At their feet is a small goat. The background features an elaborate decorative frame with floral motifs, a blue, red, and gold border, and stylized grass and flowers. Above the figure are smaller figures within a circle, each with a halo. There is decorative text at the bottom, framed by floral elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1820
Medium
hand-colored woodcut on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3531 × 4658 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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