A Lectern Cloth with the Marriage at Cana

Frühe Holzschnitte, circa 1400

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datazione
circa 1400
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut on linen, hand-colored in brown and red
Dimensioni
overall (fragment): 120,7 × 85,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork is a detailed lectern cloth featuring the scene of the Marriage at Cana. The central panel depicts several figures, with three central ones having halos. Their attire is elaborately drawn, with flowing robes. The surrounding figures engage in activity. The background is filled with intricate patterns of vines and leaves, adding a rich texture to the scene. The borders are adorned with repeating floral motifs, enhancing the decorative aspect of the cloth. The colors used are primarily earth tones, with accents of red and gold.

Frühe Holzschnitte