1475
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach is a 1475 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a winged figure holding a small blue shield with a strange creature on it. The figure has curly hair, a simple robe, and outstretched arms. The wings are painted in green and red, and the whole scene looks hand-drawn and colored. The creature on the shield looks like a mix of a goat and a fish, which might be a symbol. This kind of image was often used in old books to mark ownership. If you like this style, check out the technique: woodcut.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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