Christ Child with Bird

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1470

The image features a person seated on the ground with legs crossed, one arm raised. The person has defined facial features, curly golden hair, and a halo behind their head. They are holding a small bird in one hand and a fruit in the other. The background shows green foliage and trees, with a red and dark border framing the scene.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in warm black, hand-colored in olive, rose, vermilion, yellow ochre, and tan
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a person seated on the ground with legs crossed, one arm raised. The person has defined facial features, curly golden hair, and a halo behind their head. They are holding a small bird in one hand and a fruit in the other. The background shows green foliage and trees, with a red and dark border framing the scene.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460