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Purgatory

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angel reaching toward people in flames. It is a woodcut-style illustration in black and white. The image shows an angelic figure with arms extended downward toward figures rising from flames. The drawing is surrounded by ornamental text written in Latin, giving it a historical aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3020 × 4691 px
Public Domain
Yes
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