Saint Gudila

Saint Gudila

Willem Liefrinck

1517

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a woman standing in a room with a stone floor and walls, wearing a long robe and a head covering. She holds a staff in her right hand and a book in her left. A halo surrounds her head, and a dragon-like creature is visible behind her, blowing a horn. The woman is positioned in front of a column, with a window and a wall featuring a coat of arms in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of solemnity and reverence. This painting is reminiscent of the works of the Renaissance movement, characterized by its attention to detail and use of symbolism.

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