Saint Benedict and the Monk Romanus

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, c. 1440/1450

This is a painting of two monks and a goat-like creature in a forest. One monk is reading a book with a halo around his head, while the other is drawing water from a well. In the background, the goat-like creature imitates the monk drawing water. The setting is a forest with large trees and vegetation. The artwork features detailed linear outlines and flat colors, reminiscent of medieval manuscript illuminations or panel paintings. It is in the style of an anonymous medieval artist known for woodcut illustrations and detailed scenes with symbolic elements.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
c. 1440/1450
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving on vellum
Dimensions
8.5 × 6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two monks and a goat-like creature in a forest. One monk is reading a book with a halo around his head, while the other is drawing water from a well. In the background, the goat-like creature imitates the monk drawing water. The setting is a forest with large trees and vegetation. The artwork features detailed linear outlines and flat colors, reminiscent of medieval manuscript illuminations or panel paintings. It is in the style of an anonymous medieval artist known for woodcut illustrations and detailed scenes with symbolic elements.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460