1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allegory of the Eucharist is a 1480 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a religious scene. Jesus is standing on a staircase, holding a cross. He's wearing a white robe with red blood spots. There's a man on the left, possibly a saint, holding a chalice and a wafer. He's wearing a red robe with a halo. Below them, there are people lying down, possibly dead or sleeping. The painting is colorful, with a blue background and green grass. The figures are outlined in black, and the colors are muted. The overall mood is somber and religious. If you like this style, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![Studies for Six Figures (sheet from a model book) [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/4837429e0755bc3f/thumb.webp)
