The image shows a man standing upright, holding a staff in his left hand and making a gesture with his right hand. He has prominent facial features, including a large nose and brow, along with a somber expression. His head is covered with a tall pointed mitre, and he is dressed in ecclesiastical clothing—a red robe with gold and brown accents. He wears a golden medallion around his neck. The staff he holds has intricate detailing near the top, resembling a small animal figure. The background is textured with blue and earthy tones, suggesting a landscape with hints of clouds or fog, and a…
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Saint Louis of Toulouse

painter Cosmè Tura (Ferrarese, c. 1433 - 1495)

c. 1470/1480

Medium
tempera and distemper on panel
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall (middle right panel): 31 x 12.4 cm (12 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.) ; framed: 43.5 x 16.8 x 4.4 cm (17 1/8 x 6 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Culture
Ferrarese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CIS-R
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress 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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