Der Abstieg in die Vorhölle

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, um 1490

This is a painting of a religious scene with a figure in a red robe, holding a staff, extending a hand towards a group of people through an arched doorway. A green creature with a raised hand is behind them, and a blue creature and broken barrier are at the figure's feet. The scene has expressive details and vivid colors, set against architectural elements and an earthly backdrop. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious paintings, possibly early Christian iconography.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datierung
um 1490
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored woodcut
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a religious scene with a figure in a red robe, holding a staff, extending a hand towards a group of people through an arched doorway. A green creature with a raised hand is behind them, and a blue creature and broken barrier are at the figure's feet. The scene has expressive details and vivid colors, set against architectural elements and an earthly backdrop. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious paintings, possibly early Christian iconography.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490