1450
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Michael is a 1450 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a figure holding a sword and a round shield with the letters "IHS" on it. The figure is surrounded by a swirling mix of green leaves and orange feathers. The background is mostly dark with some small details like birds and flowers. The letters "IHS" are a common symbol for Christianity, often linked to Jesus. This style of art was made by cutting shapes into wood and then coloring it by hand. Next, look up the technique: woodcut to see how this kind of art was made.
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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