1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Measuring the Globe is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Christ standing on the right, wearing a red robe and a halo. He holds a long stick that points to a globe in the center. The globe has a green landmass and a yellow sun above it. There are also yellow stars around the globe. The painting is made with a woodcut technique and has been hand-colored. The colors used are venetian red, lavender, yellow, and green. The overall style is characteristic of the Renaissance period. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
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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