1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Agnes [verso] is a 1470 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a simple black-and-white figure standing on a small platform. The person is dressed in flowing robes and holds a long staff in one hand. Their head is surrounded by a glowing circle, and they appear to be blessing or presenting something with their other hand. The image is made using a technique where lines are carved into wood and then inked. This method was common before printing presses became widespread. Look up woodcut to see how this kind of image was made.
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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