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Saint Barbara

Portuguese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a woman standing upright, facing the viewer. She has long wavy hair and is dressed in a robe with intricate patterns in red and gold over a green garment. She wears a golden crown and holds a white feather in her right hand and supports a small tower on an open book in her left hand. The background features ornamental design and the painting is in a decorative wooden frame. Above her head is an inscription that reads "SANTA BARBA."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475/1500
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
12442 × 38081 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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