Die heilige Birgitta
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, um 1480
- Künstler
- Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
- Datierung
- um 1480
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- woodcut, hand-colored in green, red, brown, and yellow
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
This is a painting of a religious scene. In the center, a figure sits in ecclesiastical robes with a halo, holding a writing instrument and appearing to write in a book. They are surrounded by an angel. Above them, a divine vision occurs, including a dove and figures with halos. Additional elements such as shields and a monk-like figure in prayer are present. The scene suggests a profound moment of divine inspiration or revelation. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious art, possibly influenced by early European woodcuts.