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The Virtues Crushing the Vices, Strasbourg Cathedral

Charles Marville

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four sculpted figures standing in a row within niches decorated with pointed arches and intricate carvings characteristic of Gothic architecture. The figures are crafted from light-colored stone, potentially limestone or marble, with weathering visible. Each figure wears long robes and holds an object or gesture, with some details worn or broken. The serene faces display finely carved details. Above the figures are ornate architectural elements, enhancing the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
2844 × 3876 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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