Allegory of the Meeting of Pope Paul II and Emperor Frederick III

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, hacia 1470

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Fecha
hacia 1470
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut, hand-colored in green, red lake, yellow, tan, and orange on laid paper
Medidas
41,3 × 29,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470