Saint Bonaventure Arriving and Preaching in Lyon
Französische Grafik 1285–1700, 1480–1490
- Artista
- Französische Grafik 1285–1700
- Fecha
- 1480–1490
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- woodcut, hand-colored in vermilion, orange-rose, light and dark gray-blue, and lavender
- Medidas
- sheet (irreg.): 36,5 × 26,5 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
This is a painting featuring a central circular motif filled with various figures, surrounded by an ornate border. The figures in the painting are dressed in robes and displayed with symbolic items and banners with inscriptions. The color palette consists of red, blue, and earth tones, giving it a vintage appearance. The style resembles that of medieval or early Renaissance religious artwork, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and altarpieces. The detailed patterns and iconographic symbols suggest the influence of an artist skilled in richly detailed and symbolic compositions.