This is a painting of a seated figure with a halo, along with a bird and an ethereal figure in the sky. The seated figure is interacting with an open book or scroll in a landscape setting with greenery and water. Beside them, a bird sits attentively. Above them in the sky, there is a radiant, haloed figure. The painting features vibrant greens, blues, and red colors. This artwork is reminiscent of medieval religious iconography or manuscript illumination.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1480/1490
- Medium
- woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, blue, green, tan, gold, and red-orange
- Dimensions
- 2786 × 3587 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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