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Saint Bridget

German 15th Century

1480

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Bridget is a 1480 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 15th Century
When & what style?: 1480 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a crowded scene with a central figure sitting on a throne. Around her, angels float in the air, some holding objects like a cross or a staff. The background has buildings and people, all drawn in sharp black lines with touches of color. The central figure wears a halo and a crown, looking down with a calm face. The whole image was carved into wood and then colored by hand. The artist used simple shapes and patterns to fill the space, which was common in this time. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method worked.