1505
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a 1505 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a robed figure kneeling on grass, hands outstretched as if holding something invisible. Above him, another figure with wings and a glowing halo floats, pressing what looks like wounds into the kneeling man’s hands and side. In the background, a small church with a steeple sits beside leafy bushes and a pink flower. The kneeling man’s face looks peaceful but focused, while the winged figure’s dramatic pose suggests pain or sacrifice. The colors—greens, yellows, and reds—stand out against the pale woodcut lines. Next, check out how this was made with woodcut.
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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