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The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

Giovanni Bottani, after Giuseppe Bottani

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of individuals from approximately the knees up, with one figure displaying more of his upper body. In the foreground, a central male figure is bent forward and touching the chest of another male figure on the right, who stands with his body exposed from the waist up, draped modestly in a cloth. This second figure, positioned in three-quarter view, has medium-length curly hair and a serene expression on his face, with a light radiating around his head. The other men surrounding them are dressed in long, flowing robes and have beards, and they are watching the interaction intently. The background features a simple architectural setup with a column on the left, suggesting an indoor setting. No jewelry or additional objects are prominently featured.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 18th century
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2366 × 4275 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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