The Death of the Virgin

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, 1480/1490

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a gathering or conversation. The illustration depicts an intimate scene, where a collection of haloed figures sit closely together, some holding books or scrolls. The figures are dressed in robes of various colors, predominantly reds, blues, and whites, with some of the individuals showing expressions of focus and engagement. There is a structural backdrop with vertical columns, suggesting an interior setting. The style resembles an illuminated medieval manuscript, with detailed and vivid depictions of religious or communal scenes. The color palettes and outlines add to the medieval and narrative quality of this piece.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Datation
1480/1490
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, green,vermilion, brown, yellow, tan, and gold
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a gathering or conversation. The illustration depicts an intimate scene, where a collection of haloed figures sit closely together, some holding books or scrolls. The figures are dressed in robes of various colors, predominantly reds, blues, and whites, with some of the individuals showing expressions of focus and engagement. There is a structural backdrop with vertical columns, suggesting an interior setting. The style resembles an illuminated medieval manuscript, with detailed and vivid depictions of religious or communal scenes. The color palettes and outlines add to the medieval and narrative quality of this piece.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480