Saint Charlemagne (Master Theodoric)
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Saint Charlemagne (Charles the Great) is an oil tempera on beech board painjting by Czech painter Master Theodoric. It is included in the set made for the Chapel of the Holy Cross at Karlštejn by the artist himself. The portrait was placed in a prominent position in the middle of the row of rulers on the west wall of the nave. The quality of the artwork ranks it among the finest works of 14th century European painting.[1] The painting is on display in the collection of medieval art of the National Gallery in Prague.
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Saint Charlemagne | |
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Artist | Master Theodoric |
Year | 1360–1365 |
Medium | oil tempera on beech board |
Dimensions | 116 cm × 87.2 cm (46 in × 34.3 in) |
Location | National Gallery Prague |
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