Standing Youth with a Branch
1325
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1325
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Standing Youth with a Branch. It was made around 1325 by a German artist. The artist used pen and ink with orange tempera on vellum, which is a type of animal skin used for art. This combination of materials is interesting because it was commonly used during this time period for illustrations. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: tempera.