Christ Child in the Sacred Heart

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1475/1480

This is a drawing of a red heart with a small figure inside, surrounded by decorative elements. The heart is intersected by arrows or rods, with hands extending from various points around it. Above the heart, there is a crown-like feature with foliage. The hands are illustrated with cuffs, and the heart rests on a green mound. The scene is set within a bordered frame, with simple lines and bright colors.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1475/1480
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, vermilion, green, blue, yellow, and gold
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a red heart with a small figure inside, surrounded by decorative elements. The heart is intersected by arrows or rods, with hands extending from various points around it. Above the heart, there is a crown-like feature with foliage. The hands are illustrated with cuffs, and the heart rests on a green mound. The scene is set within a bordered frame, with simple lines and bright colors.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480