1480
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Unknown Saint is a 1480 by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This looks like a faded brown-and-black print of a saint’s face and shoulders. The edges are rough, almost like old paper. Dark spots cover the face, making it hard to see details clearly. The saint’s head is surrounded by a simple border. The print looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot over time. It’s not a painting but a paste print, which was an early way to make copies of images. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro next—it’s about using light and shadow to create depth.
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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