Saint Francis and Saint Clara

Frühe Holzschnitte, 1450/1470

The image depicts two standing figures shown half-body from their heads to below their knees. Both figures have halos around their heads. The figure on the left has short hair with a crown-like trim and is standing with his right hand raised, while the figure on the right holds a golden object. Both figures have serene facial expressions and their eyes are closed. The background consists of a gold-bordered, pinkish-red wall and green floor.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
1450/1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in rose, red, gray, black, yellow, and gold
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts two standing figures shown half-body from their heads to below their knees. Both figures have halos around their heads. The figure on the left has short hair with a crown-like trim and is standing with his right hand raised, while the figure on the right holds a golden object. Both figures have serene facial expressions and their eyes are closed. The background consists of a gold-bordered, pinkish-red wall and green floor.

Frühe Holzschnitte