A Monstrance Held by Two Angels

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, 1495/1500

This is a drawing of two angelic figures holding a religious or ceremonial object. The image features two winged figures standing on either side of an ornate, vertically elongated structure. The structure is embellished with spires and decorative patterns. The figures are draped in flowing garments and have halos around their heads. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Date
1495/1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in green, brown, rose, and olive
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two angelic figures holding a religious or ceremonial object. The image features two winged figures standing on either side of an ornate, vertically elongated structure. The structure is embellished with spires and decorative patterns. The figures are draped in flowing garments and have halos around their heads. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498