The Circumcision

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

The image shows five adult figures surrounding a seated child. Most of their bodies are visible, from the waist up. The adults appear to be standing around the seated child, who is being held. The child is depicted with simplistic facial features and short hair. Three of the adults wear distinctive headdresses, one has a pointed, green hat, and another wears a polka-dotted garment. One adult is shown holding a large circular object similar to a plate. The fifth adult is kneeling with hands extended towards the child. The adults wear ornate clothing, including long robes with patterns. The background is plain, with a border of yellow leaves along the edges.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.3 × 4.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows five adult figures surrounding a seated child. Most of their bodies are visible, from the waist up. The adults appear to be standing around the seated child, who is being held. The child is depicted with simplistic facial features and short hair. Three of the adults wear distinctive headdresses, one has a pointed, green hat, and another wears a polka-dotted garment. One adult is shown holding a large circular object similar to a plate. The fifth adult is kneeling with hands extended towards the child. The adults wear ornate clothing, including long robes with patterns. The background is plain, with a border of yellow leaves along the edges.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460