Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, c. 1239

The artwork titled "Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham" is a detailed, colorful illustration. At the center, a seated figure with long blue hair and a beard is depicted, holding a smaller figure on his lap. The smaller figure has a halo and is dressed in blue. The larger figure wears a robe with a halo surrounding his head. Above them is a large palm tree. Surrounding the central figures are several smaller figures, some with halos, dressed in various colorful garments, including red and green. They are interacting with each other and holding objects resembling fruits or baskets. The artwork is bordered by a decorative frame with circular scenes depicting nude figures near flowing water. The background is predominantly gold.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
c. 1239
Type
Drawing
Medium
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Dimensions
22.4 × 15.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork titled "Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham" is a detailed, colorful illustration. At the center, a seated figure with long blue hair and a beard is depicted, holding a smaller figure on his lap. The smaller figure has a halo and is dressed in blue. The larger figure wears a robe with a halo surrounding his head. Above them is a large palm tree. Surrounding the central figures are several smaller figures, some with halos, dressed in various colorful garments, including red and green. They are interacting with each other and holding objects resembling fruits or baskets. The artwork is bordered by a decorative frame with circular scenes depicting nude figures near flowing water. The background is predominantly gold.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460