Pulttuch mit der Hochzeit zu Kana

Frühe Holzschnitte, um 1400

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.
Künstler
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datierung
um 1400
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut on linen, hand-colored in brown and red
Maße
overall (fragment): 120,7 × 85,1 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.

Frühe Holzschnitte