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Georges de La Tour (French, 1593-1652)
Saint Philip, c. 1625
Oil on canvas, 25 x 21 inches
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

This oil on canvas painting depicts Saint Philip as a "rugged man of the people." His head is bowed and hands are in prayer. A plain wooden cross-staff leans against his shoulder.

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