The Ascension

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

This is a painting depicting a group of figures surrounded by halos, gesturing towards a central point where hands and feet are visible. The figures wear robes with intricate patterns, and are enclosed by a border with floral motifs in gold tones. The style is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.3 × 4.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting a group of figures surrounded by halos, gesturing towards a central point where hands and feet are visible. The figures wear robes with intricate patterns, and are enclosed by a border with floral motifs in gold tones. The style is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460