St. Cosme and St. Damian
127.0 x 54.0 cm
Machado de Castro National Museum
Garcia Fernandes (? – ?)
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Machado de Castro National Museum (Coimbra, Portugal)
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Possibly dated from 1530–32, the iconography on this panel portrays something very similar to the description of the life and miracles of two physician brothers, martyred in the 3rd century.
About this artwork
- Title: St. Cosme and St. Damian
- Artist: Garcia Fernandes
- Original dimensions: 127.0 x 54.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Machado de Castro National Museum
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow