This is a painting of a heraldic shield held by an angelic figure. The image shows an angelic figure dressed in a long robe with wings spread wide behind it. The wings are colored in shades of green, contrasting against the earthy tone of the robe. The face of the figure is designed with simple lines giving it a serene expression. The angel is holding a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a bull or an ox. The bull is depicted in a contrasting light color against the blue of the shield. The style is reminiscent of a medieval woodcut illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or after 1500
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in green, rose, light blue, red, and yellow on laid paper, mounted on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2808 × 2773 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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