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Saint Matthew and Saint Jerome [verso]

Correggio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract arrangement of curving lines and soft, overlapping shapes that coalesce into a clustered group on the left side. The lines swirl and intersect within an arched frame. The overall form creates a sense of a shared moment. The sepia and subtle hues within the piece add a layer that makes the figures blend with the background in an abstract yet suggestive manner.

Artwork Details

Date
1523/1524
Medium
pen and brown ink, brown wash, and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3522 × 4827 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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