This is a painting of a scene involving a figure lying in a sarcophagus, attended by two other figures. The central figure appears to be resting in a rectangular structure. The structure is painted in a reddish tone and rests on a green base. The two figures nearby have flat, halo-like shapes. The background features simple architectural elements in yellow. The painting shows a stylized and flat representation typical of religious iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1425/1450
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, yellow, tan, and orange
- Dimensions
- 2506 × 3292 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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