The Descent of the Holy Ghost

Frühe Holzschnitte, circa 1450

The image shows a group of people sitting closely in a circular arrangement with one central figure in the forefront. The individuals have halos around their heads and stylized facial features. The central figure wears prominently draped garments, and the surrounding figures wear similar garments in varying colors. The figures have wavy hair mostly covered by the halos. A dove descends from a cloud above them. The background features a geometric pattern on the floor and the scene is framed with decorative borders of flowers and zigzag patterns.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datazione
circa 1450
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut with hand coloring in tan, brown, orange-red, green, rose, red lake, blue, and gold on laid paper
Dimensioni
20,9 × 15,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a group of people sitting closely in a circular arrangement with one central figure in the forefront. The individuals have halos around their heads and stylized facial features. The central figure wears prominently draped garments, and the surrounding figures wear similar garments in varying colors. The figures have wavy hair mostly covered by the halos. A dove descends from a cloud above them. The background features a geometric pattern on the floor and the scene is framed with decorative borders of flowers and zigzag patterns.

Frühe Holzschnitte