Das Martyrium der heiligen Barbara

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, um 1480/1490

This is a painting of a scene with two figures. One figure is holding a sword above the other figure who is kneeling with clasped hands. The setting appears to be in a medieval style, possibly depicting a mythological or historical context. The upper figure wears a red hat and blue robe, while the kneeling figure wears a red gown with a halo-like circle above their head. In the background, there is a tower-like structure, rolling green fields, and a blue sky. The painting is framed with an orange border.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datierung
um 1480/1490
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut in lt. brown, hand-colored in red lake, green, blue, yellow, rose, gold, and orange
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a scene with two figures. One figure is holding a sword above the other figure who is kneeling with clasped hands. The setting appears to be in a medieval style, possibly depicting a mythological or historical context. The upper figure wears a red hat and blue robe, while the kneeling figure wears a red gown with a halo-like circle above their head. In the background, there is a tower-like structure, rolling green fields, and a blue sky. The painting is framed with an orange border.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480