This is a painting of a cosmic scene with a large circular depiction of a cosmological concept. Inside the circle is a smaller circle containing a stylized city landscape with buildings. Surrounding the inner circle are celestial elements like a sun, crescent moon, and stars. There is a figure to the right holding a stick pointing towards the center. The figure is dressed in traditional robes with red and pink hues and a halo. The color palette is limited to yellow, green, pink, and black. The style resembles an illuminated medieval manuscript or early woodcut print from historical religious or mystical iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1460/1470
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in venetian red, lavender, yellow, and green
- Dimensions
- 3607 × 2615 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette