The Mass of Saint Gregory [recto]
1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Mass of Saint Gregory [recto] is a 1490 ink by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a religious scene. A priest, dressed in red and white robes, is kneeling at an altar. He's holding a book and looking up at a figure on the left, who is standing and gesturing with his hands. The priest is surrounded by other people, and there are objects on the altar. The painting is done in a style that's typical of the Renaissance. The use of color and the way the figures are arranged suggest a sense of drama and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
