A Lectern Cloth with the Marriage at Cana

Frühe Holzschnitte, c. 1400

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
c. 1400
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on linen, hand-colored in brown and red
Dimensions
overall (fragment): 120.7 × 85.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.

Frühe Holzschnitte