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Christ and His Disciples IV, by German 16th Century, ink, 1550

Christ and His Disciples IV

German 16th Century

1550

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ and His Disciples IV is a 1550 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1550 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a woodcut print, divided into three sections. Each section features an arched frame with intricate designs and patterns. The left section shows a bearded man in a long robe, holding a staff and looking down. The middle section depicts another bearded man, also in a long robe, holding a staff and looking to his right. The right section shows a man with a halo, wearing a robe and holding a cloth. The background of each section is filled with detailed scenes and figures, although they are not clearly visible. The overall design and style of the print suggest a Renaissance influence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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