Der heilige Markus

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, um 1425/1435

This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page featuring botanical motifs and an illustration of a robed figure with a lion. The border is filled with vibrant flowers, leaves, birds, and insects in blue, red, and green. In the central illustration, a robed figure with a halo is seated, engaged in writing or reading from a manuscript. A lion sits at their feet. The artwork is framed with gothic text in the lower portion of the page. It is in the style of medieval manuscript illumination, reminiscent of Flemish or French styles from the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Datierung
um 1425/1435
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Maße
17,9 × 12,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page featuring botanical motifs and an illustration of a robed figure with a lion. The border is filled with vibrant flowers, leaves, birds, and insects in blue, red, and green. In the central illustration, a robed figure with a halo is seated, engaged in writing or reading from a manuscript. A lion sits at their feet. The artwork is framed with gothic text in the lower portion of the page. It is in the style of medieval manuscript illumination, reminiscent of Flemish or French styles from the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700