Saint Bridget

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, kb. 1480

This is a painting of a religious scene. In the center, a figure sits in ecclesiastical robes with a halo, holding a writing instrument and appearing to write in a book. They are surrounded by an angel. Above them, a divine vision occurs, including a dove and figures with halos. Additional elements such as shields and a monk-like figure in prayer are present. The scene suggests a profound moment of divine inspiration or revelation. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious art, possibly influenced by early European woodcuts.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datálás
kb. 1480
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
woodcut, hand-colored in green, red, brown, and yellow
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a religious scene. In the center, a figure sits in ecclesiastical robes with a halo, holding a writing instrument and appearing to write in a book. They are surrounded by an angel. Above them, a divine vision occurs, including a dove and figures with halos. Additional elements such as shields and a monk-like figure in prayer are present. The scene suggests a profound moment of divine inspiration or revelation. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious art, possibly influenced by early European woodcuts.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480