This is a drawing of an elderly man gesturing towards an angel descending from a cloud. The angel holds a staff and extends it towards an altar emitting vapor or smoke. The angel's detailed wings are in motion, set against a background of clouds and landscape. Gothic script below the image provides a contextual reference.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1549
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 3354 × 3432 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original