The Story
St.
James and the Magician Hermogenes from The Story of the Magician Hermogenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Bequest of William H.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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St. James and the Magician Hermogenes from The Story of the Magician Hermogenes
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
St. James and the Magician Hermogenes from The Story of the Magician Hermogenes
Pieter Bruegel the Elder32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Engraving; first state of three
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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