1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Brigitta? is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a robed figure with a golden halo, holding a cross and a small object in their other hand. The background has faint, swirling lines and a partial skull. The figure’s face is simple, with a calm expression and a head covering. The image is a hand-colored engraving, which explains the flat colors and sharp lines. This style was common in the 1400s. Look up engraving to see how artists used this technique before printing presses.
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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