Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, 1460/1480

The image shows a group of haloed figures in a religious scene. The central figure is washing the feet of a seated figure. The background and borders are decorated with floral patterns. The style of the piece is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art. The image is in the style of a woodcut print, known for its ability to produce detailed copies. The composition features a limited color palette with an emphasis on line work and patterns.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datation
1460/1480
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6,4 × 4,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a group of haloed figures in a religious scene. The central figure is washing the feet of a seated figure. The background and borders are decorated with floral patterns. The style of the piece is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art. The image is in the style of a woodcut print, known for its ability to produce detailed copies. The composition features a limited color palette with an emphasis on line work and patterns.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470