Ascension

About this work

This image shows a group of people in bright, flat colors standing under a blue sky. Two figures in the center wear long robes and point upward, where two hands reach down from the clouds. Around them, smaller faces with golden halos look on. The ground is green, and the whole scene feels busy but simple. The pointing figures might be apostles watching Jesus ascend to heaven—a common religious scene. The artist used bold outlines and bright colors, typical of early printed images. Look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.