This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page featuring vibrant floral motifs and figures at a writing desk. The central scene shows two individuals seated and standing at a writing desk, surrounded by colorful floral designs in the margins. These details include blue, orange, and red flowers, with vines and tendrils across the page. The scene within the frame features a dimly lit room with one person seated on a chair, engaged in writing or reading, while the other is standing behind a desk. The style reflects the traditions of medieval manuscript illumination, with attention to…
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Saint Matthew

French 15th Century

c. 1425/1435

Medium
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in.)
Culture
Loire Region
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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