The Denial of Peter

Frühe Holzschnitte, hacia 1455/1465

This is a painting of a group of figures interacting in a medieval scene. The image is an illuminated manuscript that features several figures depicted with halos. There are distinct color blocks throughout, like deep red robes and green accents. The background suggests architectural elements, possibly an interior space or a cityscape, with arches and a decorated wall or window. The figures are depicted with elongated forms and simple lines, typical of the medieval style.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Fecha
hacia 1455/1465
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, green,brown, and ochre
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting of a group of figures interacting in a medieval scene. The image is an illuminated manuscript that features several figures depicted with halos. There are distinct color blocks throughout, like deep red robes and green accents. The background suggests architectural elements, possibly an interior space or a cityscape, with arches and a decorated wall or window. The figures are depicted with elongated forms and simple lines, typical of the medieval style.

Frühe Holzschnitte