Study for One of Two Stained Glass Paintings Representing the Nativity
1510
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1510
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for One of Two Stained Glass Paintings Representing the Nativity is a 1510 ink by Hans Süss von Kulmbach, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a bearded man in a long robe, holding a small object in his hands. Behind him, a stable with animals—what looks like an ox and a donkey—stands in shadow. Above, angels float in the air, playing musical instruments and holding banners. The drawing uses dark lines and shading to create depth, almost like a blueprint for stained glass. The artist focused on figures and shapes rather than fine details. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Hans Süss von Kulmbach (1510–1515) was an artist.
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