1480
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pietà is a 1480 by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a faded red-and-black print with a religious scene. The picture is worn, with some edges torn, but you can still make out figures arranged in a group. The dark lines stand out against the red background, creating a simple but striking pattern. The print looks old, with signs of aging like cracks and fading. It’s a type of early printed art, not a painted picture. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow.
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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