German 15th Century

This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors. Look at The Resurrection: Christ rises in glowing green and red against a golden ground, while Christ Falling Under the Weight of the Cross shows his struggle in earthy yellows and ochres. Their woodcuts of the Madonna and Saint Catherine lean on bold outlines and rich hues, rose, green, gold, to frame sacred figures.

Want to see more? Tap into the small, glowing world of Madonna and Child in a Glory Standing on a Crescent Moon.