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The Holy Ghost

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized bird with a halo. The bird is in the center of the image with outstretched wings, rendered in a linear, geometric style with zigzag patterns. The bird's head is crowned with a halo depicted as a circular shape with radiating lines. Below the bird, there are flower-like forms with layered petals in pink and purple, surrounded by yellow streaks. The background is a neutral beige.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1460/1470
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in yellow, lavender, and rose
Dimensions
3595 × 2562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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