Saint Alcuin

Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532, c. 1500/1525

The artwork depicts a full-length figure of a man standing in a frontal position. He has a solemn expression and is wearing a mitre adorned with pearls. His hair is visible beneath the mitre. He is dressed in elaborate clerical robes, with a rich red and brown color scheme, and a decorative pattern visible on the fabric. The man is holding a book in his left hand and a sword in his right hand, which rests against his shoulder. Additionally, he holds a bishop's crozier in his left arm. The background features an ornate design with gold and red elements, including intricate floral motifs. At the bottom of the artwork, there is an inscription in a decorative script.
Artist
Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532
Date
c. 1500/1525
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
155.3 × 51.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a full-length figure of a man standing in a frontal position. He has a solemn expression and is wearing a mitre adorned with pearls. His hair is visible beneath the mitre. He is dressed in elaborate clerical robes, with a rich red and brown color scheme, and a decorative pattern visible on the fabric. The man is holding a book in his left hand and a sword in his right hand, which rests against his shoulder. Additionally, he holds a bishop's crozier in his left arm. The background features an ornate design with gold and red elements, including intricate floral motifs. At the bottom of the artwork, there is an inscription in a decorative script.

Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532