Saints Peter and Paul with the Sudarium
1475
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1475
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.
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.
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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