1470
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Three Maries at the Tomb is a 1470 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a metalcut print of three women standing beside an open tomb, with a fourth figure in the background. The women are dressed in long robes and head coverings, and they appear to be mourning or praying. The tomb is adorned with intricate carvings and has a small, ornate lid. The print is hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green, which adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. The overall mood of the print is one of solemnity and reverence, and it appears to be a religious scene. This print is an example of Renaissance art, which was characterized by its use of classical motifs and its emphasis on humanism. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
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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