Die vierzehn Nothelfer

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, um 1500

The image consists of fifteen rectangular panels, each featuring a full-body depiction of a religious or historical figure. The figures are shown in standing poses with different items or symbols. They have simplified facial features, various hairstyles, and wear robes in muted colors. Some figures are depicted with crowns, halos, armor, swords, or staffs. Symbols like a crucifix, a lamb, and lions can be seen around them. Several figures wear headpieces and hold items such as palm leaves, crosses, or chalices. The background of each panel is plain, emphasizing the figures with their distinctive attributes and adornments.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datierung
um 1500
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut, hand-colored in pink-red, green, blue, and yellow
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image consists of fifteen rectangular panels, each featuring a full-body depiction of a religious or historical figure. The figures are shown in standing poses with different items or symbols. They have simplified facial features, various hairstyles, and wear robes in muted colors. Some figures are depicted with crowns, halos, armor, swords, or staffs. Symbols like a crucifix, a lamb, and lions can be seen around them. Several figures wear headpieces and hold items such as palm leaves, crosses, or chalices. The background of each panel is plain, emphasizing the figures with their distinctive attributes and adornments.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563