1501
mixed
panel
From the collection of Städel Museum
Dominant colour
Frankfurt Dominican Altarpiece: Lineage of the Dominican Order (lower part) is a 1501 mixed by Hans Holbein the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Saint Dominic, held at Städel Museum.
This painting is a depiction of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. He is shown wearing a black cloak and a white robe, sitting on the floor with his hands clasped together in prayer. The background is a stone wall with a few leaves and vines growing out of it. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The stone wall is rendered in shades of gray and brown, while the leaves and vines are a vibrant green. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Hans Holbein the Elder.
Hans Holbein the Elder (c. 1460/65 – 1524) was a German painter of the early German Renaissance. He was the father of painters Ambrosius and Hans the Younger.
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