1474
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Fourth of the Foolish Virgins is a 1474 by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman standing still, holding a lit candle in one hand and a dark cloak draped over her arm. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she wears a simple dress with a high collar. The lines around her are sharp, and the cloak folds look heavy and textured. The candle she holds is the only light source in the image, making the scene feel quiet and focused. This kind of drawing was often used to teach about stories from the Bible. Look up Renaissance next to see how artists like this one changed art.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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