This is a painting of an angel reaching down to figures enveloped in flames. The image portrays an angelic figure extending a hand toward a group of anguished figures in a fiery setting. The figures show expressions of distress, with some hands clasped in gestures of supplication. The background is minimal, focusing on the interaction and the contrast between the flames and the angel's attire. This artwork is done in the style of medieval religious iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in orange, red lake, green, yellow, and gold
- Dimensions
- 2475 × 3354 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette