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Saint Luke Painting the Virgin [reverse]

Ermenegildo Hamerani

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a circular medallion depicting a scene with a figure seated at an easel. The person is in the process of painting, indicated by the brush in hand and the canvas on the easel. Above and slightly to the right of the painter, there is a raised depiction of a group of figures. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze. The detailing is intricate, as indicated by the folds of the painter's clothing and the outlines of the figures. The sculpture is small relative to us, as it fits within the boundaries of a medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
1704
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4367 × 4367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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