Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, circa 1239

The artwork titled "Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham" is a detailed, colorful illustration. At the center, a seated figure with long blue hair and a beard is depicted, holding a smaller figure on his lap. The smaller figure has a halo and is dressed in blue. The larger figure wears a robe with a halo surrounding his head. Above them is a large palm tree. Surrounding the central figures are several smaller figures, some with halos, dressed in various colorful garments, including red and green. They are interacting with each other and holding objects resembling fruits or baskets. The artwork is bordered by a decorative frame with circular scenes depicting nude figures near flowing water. The background is predominantly gold.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Datazione
circa 1239
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Dimensioni
22,4 × 15,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork titled "Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham" is a detailed, colorful illustration. At the center, a seated figure with long blue hair and a beard is depicted, holding a smaller figure on his lap. The smaller figure has a halo and is dressed in blue. The larger figure wears a robe with a halo surrounding his head. Above them is a large palm tree. Surrounding the central figures are several smaller figures, some with halos, dressed in various colorful garments, including red and green. They are interacting with each other and holding objects resembling fruits or baskets. The artwork is bordered by a decorative frame with circular scenes depicting nude figures near flowing water. The background is predominantly gold.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460