1470
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Trinity is a 1470 ink by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a man on a cross with a crowned figure above him, both surrounded by two robed people. The scene is framed by a building with arches and red accents. The colors are mostly earthy browns and reds, with some lighter lines. The crowned figure holds up a star-shaped object, which looks like a symbol. The text at the bottom is in Latin, likely explaining the scene. Next, look into the technique: woodcut.
This artist hid their best work inside old travel trunks. They glued vivid woodcuts into the lids of wooden boxes meant to be carried on horseback, like secret postcards from God. If you’ve ever pried open a cracked lid…
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