Saint Alcuin

Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532, kb. 1500/1525

The artwork depicts a full-length figure of a man standing in a frontal position. He has a solemn expression and is wearing a mitre adorned with pearls. His hair is visible beneath the mitre. He is dressed in elaborate clerical robes, with a rich red and brown color scheme, and a decorative pattern visible on the fabric. The man is holding a book in his left hand and a sword in his right hand, which rests against his shoulder. Additionally, he holds a bishop's crozier in his left arm. The background features an ornate design with gold and red elements, including intricate floral motifs. At the bottom of the artwork, there is an inscription in a decorative script.
Művész
Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532
Datálás
kb. 1500/1525
Műfaj
Festmény
Technika
oil on panel
Méretek
155,3 × 51,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The artwork depicts a full-length figure of a man standing in a frontal position. He has a solemn expression and is wearing a mitre adorned with pearls. His hair is visible beneath the mitre. He is dressed in elaborate clerical robes, with a rich red and brown color scheme, and a decorative pattern visible on the fabric. The man is holding a book in his left hand and a sword in his right hand, which rests against his shoulder. Additionally, he holds a bishop's crozier in his left arm. The background features an ornate design with gold and red elements, including intricate floral motifs. At the bottom of the artwork, there is an inscription in a decorative script.

Deutsche Malerei 1400–1532