Saint James the Less and Saint Simon

1518

Hans Vischer

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Hans Vischer

Artist, German, c. 1489 - 1550

Two full-bodied figures are positioned on either side of an ornate central pillar. On the left, a man stands with his body slightly angled toward the right. He has curly hair and a full beard, with noticeable lines accentuating his facial features. He wears a long, flowing robe and keeps his hands on an elongated stick. The figure on the right also stands with a direct posture, looking straight ahead. He wears a headpiece covering his short, receding hair, holds a book in one hand, and a large, serrated saw in the other. Both figures wear long robes and seem to have haloes behind their heads. The background features an intricate design, matching the style of the figures and the central pillar. The ground they stand on appears flat, and both men are barefoot.

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Q65020710

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