Initiale Q mit einer Kinderprozession

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, um 1430er-Jahre

This artwork features an illuminated letter "Q" with a procession of children depicted within its shape. The scene shows several children dressed in richly decorated garments in colors such as red, blue, and gold. Each child has distinct hair and facial features, and some hold books or scrolls. The background includes a dark rocky landscape with trees, creating a contrasting backdrop to the colorful figures. Surrounding the letter "Q" is a border with intricate blue, red, and gold foliate designs. The composition is set against a gold leaf background, giving it an ornate appearance.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datierung
um 1430er-Jahre
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
tempera and gold leaf on parchment
Maße
22,4 × 21,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This artwork features an illuminated letter "Q" with a procession of children depicted within its shape. The scene shows several children dressed in richly decorated garments in colors such as red, blue, and gold. Each child has distinct hair and facial features, and some hold books or scrolls. The background includes a dark rocky landscape with trees, creating a contrasting backdrop to the colorful figures. Surrounding the letter "Q" is a border with intricate blue, red, and gold foliate designs. The composition is set against a gold leaf background, giving it an ornate appearance.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568