The image depicts a person standing upright, facing forward and slightly to the side. The individual has a solemn expression, with defined facial features and light-colored hair. They wear ecclesiastical attire, including a red outer garment with wide sleeves and a white inner robe. The person wears an elaborately designed mitre with intricate patterns. They hold a bishop's crozier in one hand and a model of a church in the other. An ornate large medallion hangs around their neck, suggesting high status. The background shows rich golden ornamental patterns against a deep red backdrop.
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Saint Wolfgang

painter Tyrolean 16th Century

c. 1500/1525

Medium
oil on panel
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 155.5 x 51.5 cm (61 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.)
Culture
Tyrolean
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CNE-R
Credit line
Gift of Joanne Freedman
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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