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Pentecost

Gian Jacopo Caraglio, after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a group of individuals seated in a semi-circle. They have varied appearances and are wearing flowing robes. One central figure, a woman, has her eyes closed and head covered. Some individuals are gesturing or looking upwards. Above some of them are flame-like symbols. In the upper part of the image, a dove emits rays of light, illuminating the scene. The background features radiating lines extending from the dove. A Latin inscription, "INDVIMINI: VIRTVTE, EXALTO," is at the bottom, accompanied by artistic signatures in the bottom left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1520/1539
Medium
engraving and etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5825 × 4142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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