Saint Onuphrius

Frühe Holzschnitte, hacia 1450

The image shows a male figure standing with a slightly turned position, facing forward. He has long, curly hair and a full beard. He wears a crown with flower motifs and a halo. He is covered in a leafy garment and holds a staff and a circular object. An angelic figure with wings appears above his shoulder, holding a cross-emblazoned circle. Surrounding him are flourishing plants, and a scroll with text unfurls to his left. The background has abstract, golden plant-like elements.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Fecha
hacia 1450
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut, hand-colored in ochre, pink, gray, and red
Medidas
27,8 × 19,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a male figure standing with a slightly turned position, facing forward. He has long, curly hair and a full beard. He wears a crown with flower motifs and a halo. He is covered in a leafy garment and holds a staff and a circular object. An angelic figure with wings appears above his shoulder, holding a cross-emblazoned circle. Surrounding him are flourishing plants, and a scroll with text unfurls to his left. The background has abstract, golden plant-like elements.

Frühe Holzschnitte