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Saint Gregory

German 15th Century

1480

paint

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Gregory is a 1480 paint 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 painting depicts Saint Gregory, a figure in religious art. He is shown with a halo, wearing a robe and holding a staff. The background is simple, with a few lines suggesting a landscape. The artist used a metalcut technique, which involves cutting a design into a metal plate. The image is hand-colored in green, yellow, and ochre, giving it a warm and earthy tone. The overall effect is one of simplicity and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.