Saint Thomas Aquinas

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, c. 1450

This is a drawing showing a religious scene. A central figure is holding a book with both hands, surrounded by radiating lines. Above them, a crucifixion scene is depicted with red accent lines symbolizing blood, and figures on either side of the cross. The background has decorative elements like arches and columns with simple line work and shading. The border is irregular.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Date
c. 1450
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in dark brown, orange, and yellow; with inscription in pen and ink
Dimensions
28.1 × 11.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing showing a religious scene. A central figure is holding a book with both hands, surrounded by radiating lines. Above them, a crucifixion scene is depicted with red accent lines symbolizing blood, and figures on either side of the cross. The background has decorative elements like arches and columns with simple line work and shading. The border is irregular.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568