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The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of figures gathered closely around a woman holding a baby. The woman is seated on the left, looking down at the baby in her lap. Beside them, a man leans forward, touching their hands. Other men surround them, observing the scene. The background is simple, emphasizing the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1618
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray washes over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
5415 × 3520 px
Public Domain
Yes
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