This is a black and white illustration of a heavenly figure above a group of armed figures below. The ethereal figure emerges from a cloud formation in the sky, overlooking a scene below. Below, elaborately dressed figures, some holding spears and banners, appear in a forested area. The foreground includes figures in dramatic poses, with expressive gestures and detailed facial features. The scene is framed by swirling cloud formations and stylized trees with dense foliage, rich with motion and narrative tension.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1503
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3276 × 4803 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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