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Les Festes du mois d'Aoust (August: The Assumption)

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a central woman figure on a pedestal. She is surrounded by radiant lines and cherubic faces. The woman has a serene expression, eyes closed, hands clasped in prayer, long flowing hair, a haloed veil, and is in flowing robes. Flanking her are two angels with wings. Other figures and inscriptions are also present, with a landscape background with mountains.

Artwork Details

Date
1603
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2699 × 3857 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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