1470
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ascension is a 1470 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a group of people gathered under two winged figures floating above them. The people are dressed in simple robes with halos, and the scene has a flat, patterned look with bright colors like green, yellow, and red-brown. The edges are decorated with swirling lines and leaf shapes. The two floating figures look like angels, reaching down toward the group below. The colors pop against the dark background, making the scene feel busy and full of energy. If you like this style, look up the Renaissance movement next.
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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