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Broadside with Two Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Grotesque Borders, by German 15th Century, ink, 1488

Broadside with Two Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Grotesque Borders

German 15th Century

1488

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Broadside with Two Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Grotesque Borders is a 1488 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1488 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a hand-colored woodcut, featuring two scenes from the life of Christ. The left scene depicts a woman, possibly Mary, holding a baby, while the right scene shows a man on a cross, with another man standing beside him. The background of the image is a light brown color, with intricate borders on either side. The borders are decorated with various patterns and designs, adding to the overall visual interest of the image. The use of color in the woodcut is subtle, with muted tones that add depth and texture to the scene. The level of detail in the image is impressive, with fine lines and delicate patterns that showcase the artist's skill. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

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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