Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

Frühe Holzschnitte, probabilmente 1450

This is a painting of an urban scene with architectural structures and figures interacting. The artwork depicts a cityscape with ancient-looking buildings in the background, characterized by varied roof shapes, towers, and domes with red and green hues. In the foreground, there are several figures in vibrant colored attire, centered around a mounted figure on a donkey. The buildings have detailed windows and stonework, suggesting a medieval or early Renaissance context. The style is reminiscent of early religious or historical paintings akin to illuminated manuscripts or iconographic depictions from the Middle Ages.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datazione
probabilmente 1450
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut in light brown, hand-colored in red lake, green, black, tan, orange, and yellow
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of an urban scene with architectural structures and figures interacting. The artwork depicts a cityscape with ancient-looking buildings in the background, characterized by varied roof shapes, towers, and domes with red and green hues. In the foreground, there are several figures in vibrant colored attire, centered around a mounted figure on a donkey. The buildings have detailed windows and stonework, suggesting a medieval or early Renaissance context. The style is reminiscent of early religious or historical paintings akin to illuminated manuscripts or iconographic depictions from the Middle Ages.

Frühe Holzschnitte