The image depicts a full-length illustration of a central figure dressed in a long dark robe with a lighter inner lining, holding a staff adorned with a cross. His facial features are stylized with baldness on top and some hair around the sides, and his expression is serene, complemented by a halo around his head. Above this central figure is a holy figure, possibly a depiction of Jesus, sporting a crown and holding an orb and a cross, surrounded by a grapevine motif. Flanking the main figure are several other smaller religious figures, each in various seated or kneeling positions, with halos and distinctive robes. Each figure seems to be involved in some form of scholarly or religious activity, such as holding books or tools of the trade. The background is an intricate design of intertwining grapevines with leaves and clusters of grapes, all set against an earthy-toned backdrop. Additionally, a dog is featured at the bottom, interacting with a sphere or orb.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1480/1490
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored with tan ground and vermilion, rose, brown, gray-blue and a printed black
- Dimensions
- 3460 × 4863 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original