Saint Ottilia

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1480

This is a drawing of a scene with a saint and an angel. The figure traditionally associated with a saint is dressed in dark robes, their head wrapped in a veil, and hands clasped in a gesture of prayer or reverence. Beside this figure is an angel carrying a chalice or container, with wings in subtle shades of white and grey. The background features large foliage and a building, creating a serene and spiritual setting. The color palette includes reds, greens, and blues, enhancing the sacred nature of the scene. The illustrative style with bold outlines and use of color suggests an early print-making technique, reminiscent of late medieval or early Renaissance artwork.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1480
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in black, green, red, yellow, blue, gold, and orange with tarnished silver leaf on laid paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a scene with a saint and an angel. The figure traditionally associated with a saint is dressed in dark robes, their head wrapped in a veil, and hands clasped in a gesture of prayer or reverence. Beside this figure is an angel carrying a chalice or container, with wings in subtle shades of white and grey. The background features large foliage and a building, creating a serene and spiritual setting. The color palette includes reds, greens, and blues, enhancing the sacred nature of the scene. The illustrative style with bold outlines and use of color suggests an early print-making technique, reminiscent of late medieval or early Renaissance artwork.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490