1470
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Visitation is a 1470 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two women standing together in a grassy area. They wear long robes and head coverings, and their faces are serious. The woman on the left has her hands clasped in front of her, while the woman on the right has her hands on the other's arms. The background is a light color, and there are some green plants behind the women. The painting is done in a simple style, with bold lines and flat colors. The painting's style and subject matter are typical of the Renaissance period. To learn more about this style, check out 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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