Artwork
The Trinity
The Trinity is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Berlin Passion. It dates from 1465 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:at top, in banderole, in plate: ppo filio non peperci (I have not spared my own son)
About this work
Overview
The Trinity is an engraving on laid paper created by the Master of the Berlin Passion around 1465.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a powerful, bearded figure with a crown, holding a smaller, cloth-wrapped form. The scene is set with symbols of power, including a globe and cross, and is infused with divine light, suggesting a narrative with spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the engraving showcases the artist's skill with the printmaking technique, using lines and shading to convey texture and depth.
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