Pentecost

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of figures in a religious scene. The scene features a central figure in the middle surrounded by others, all with halos around their heads. Above them, a dove is depicted with outstretched wings emanating rays downward toward the group. The overall composition is framed with a decorative border that incorporates rich gold colors. The painting has an intricate pattern around the edge and uses a limited color palette dominated by gold, brown, and black tones.