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The Voyage of Saint Ursula, by German 15th Century, ink, 1485

The Voyage of Saint Ursula

German 15th Century

1485

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Voyage of Saint Ursula is a 1485 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1485 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people in a boat, with a man in the foreground. The boat is cream-colored with a brown grid pattern on its sail. The people in the boat are dressed in various colors, including red, green, and blue. The man in the foreground is wearing a red tunic and a blue hat. He appears to be pushing the boat forward. The background of the painting features a body of water with gentle waves, as well as a green hillside in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of movement and journey. The use of bright colors and bold lines gives the painting a sense of energy and vitality. For more information on this style of art, you can look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

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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