1478
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Bishop's Crosier is a 1478 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing looks like a fancy staff for a bishop. At the top, a woman holds a baby while two angels stand nearby. The whole thing is wrapped in swirly, pointy designs that look carved into the paper. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth. This style was common in the 1400s. Look up engraving to see how tiny lines can make a whole picture.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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