1475
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ as Salvator Mundi is a 1475 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a woodcut of a religious figure. The figure is dressed in long robes and has a halo around their head. They are holding a cross in one hand and a globe in the other. The figure's robes are intricately detailed, with folds and creases visible. The cross and globe are also decorated with patterns and designs. The background of the image is plain, with no visible scenery or objects. The level of detail and decoration in the image suggests that it was created during the Renaissance period. The artist's use of woodcut as a medium adds to the image's sense of antiquity and historical significance. To learn more about the artist and their techniques, look up the 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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