Christus vor Pilatus

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, um 1490/1500

This is a painting of a scene depicting several figures. One central figure is seated. The image has a medieval style with bold outlines and a limited color palette. The seated figure appears to be on a throne or a chair of importance, wearing a red robe. Surrounding the central figure are three standing figures, one with a halo-like disk behind their head. These figures are adorned in robes with vivid colors such as blue, green, and beige. The background is simple with a light sky and green ground, framed by a thick red border. This artwork is in the style of early European religious manuscripts or woodcuts known for its illustrative quality and vibrant use of color.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datierung
um 1490/1500
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, dark blue, yellow, and brown
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a scene depicting several figures. One central figure is seated. The image has a medieval style with bold outlines and a limited color palette. The seated figure appears to be on a throne or a chair of importance, wearing a red robe. Surrounding the central figure are three standing figures, one with a halo-like disk behind their head. These figures are adorned in robes with vivid colors such as blue, green, and beige. The background is simple with a light sky and green ground, framed by a thick red border. This artwork is in the style of early European religious manuscripts or woodcuts known for its illustrative quality and vibrant use of color.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490