1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Bridget is a 1485 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a robed figure with a golden halo labeled "Sancta Brigitta." The person holds a tall cross in one hand and a small book or tablet in the other. Their clothing is simple but detailed, with a mix of orange, pink, and white. The background includes a wavy blue sky and some green plants at the bottom. The figure’s halo and cross suggest this is a religious image, likely of a saint. The style looks flat and precise, typical of prints made by cutting into wood. Next, look up woodcut to see how this technique works.
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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