Saint Barbara

Frühe Holzschnitte, 1440/1460

The artwork depicts a full-body image of Saint Barbara. She is standing and gazing to the side. Her facial features are outlined, and she has long, flowing hair. She is adorned with a halo featuring intricate designs. Saint Barbara is dressed in a flowing red robe, with a golden undergarment visible beneath. She holds a tower in her left hand and a palm branch in her right hand. The background consists of a grassy area with some flowers, and the artwork is framed by an ornate border with inscriptions.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
1440/1460
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, and rose
Dimensions
18.4 × 12 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a full-body image of Saint Barbara. She is standing and gazing to the side. Her facial features are outlined, and she has long, flowing hair. She is adorned with a halo featuring intricate designs. Saint Barbara is dressed in a flowing red robe, with a golden undergarment visible beneath. She holds a tower in her left hand and a palm branch in her right hand. The background consists of a grassy area with some flowers, and the artwork is framed by an ornate border with inscriptions.

Frühe Holzschnitte