This is a painting of a biblical scene involving prayer and divine apparition. The artwork features a central figure in a purple robe kneeling and raising his hands in prayer towards a figure in the upper left corner, who is depicted with wings and a radiant golden halo. Around the central figure, three individuals are shown sleeping on the grass with expressions of fatigue. The background reveals a lush landscape with trees and rocks. Intricate floral patterns and animals adorn the border of the painting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1508 and 1580s
- Medium
- engraving hand-colored with watercolor and gouache, heightened with gold and silver, on laid paper mounted to a piece of parchment decorated with floral borders
- Dimensions
- 4368 × 5910 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original