Allegorie auf die Begegnung von Papst Paul II. und Kaiser Friedrich III.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, um 1470

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datierung
um 1470
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut, hand-colored in green, red lake, yellow, tan, and orange on laid paper
Maße
41,3 × 29,2 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470