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Saints Peter and Paul with the Sudarium, by German 15th Century, ink, 1475

Saints Peter and Paul with the Sudarium

German 15th Century

1475

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Saints Peter and Paul with the Sudarium is a 1475 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, depicting Beheaded Head, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1475 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two saints, Peter and Paul, with a cloth in a simple scene. The saints are the main focus, but the colors used are also interesting. The artist used a range of colors, from bright red to deep blue, to make the scene stand out. Check out the work of artist: German 15th Century to learn more about this style.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

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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