This is a drawing of two figures in a religious scene with a depiction of a holy figure above them. The image shows two robed figures standing in a prayerful posture. Above them, in the center, is a stylized haloed figure with rays emanating from around them. The scene is enclosed within a border and includes decorative, text-filled scrolls near the upper corners, and the figures stand upon a checkered pattern. The intricate line work and stippling contribute to the detailed texture and depth within the image, characteristic of traditional religious iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480
- Medium
- metalcut, hand-colored in green, light rose, and yellow on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2741 × 3309 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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