Artwork
The Coronation of the Virgin
The Coronation of the Virgin is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1485 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Coronation of the Virgin is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a scene with three main figures and an angel. The work is characterized by its use of bright, flat colors.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a kneeling woman wearing a crown, flanked by two men in red robes, and an angel above. The scene is likely a religious one, with the woman's crown suggesting she is being honored.
Technique & Style
The print is a woodcut, a technique involving carving a design into wood, then inking the surface to create an impression. The Coronation of the Virgin is hand-colored in multiple hues, including red lake, blue, and gold, which stand out against the faded background.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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