1480
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Dorothy is a 1480 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a depiction of Saint Dorothy in this metalcut print. It's hand-colored in red, green, and yellow. The artist used simple lines and colors to create the image. The print is interesting because it shows the saint in a simple setting. The lack of details makes the saint the main focus. To learn more about similar techniques, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
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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