The Denial of Peter

Frühe Holzschnitte, vers 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.
Artiste
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datation
vers 1455/1465
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, green,brown, and ochre
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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