Purgatory

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, circa 1480

This is a painting of an angel reaching down to figures enveloped in flames. The image portrays an angelic figure extending a hand toward a group of anguished figures in a fiery setting. The figures show expressions of distress, with some hands clasped in gestures of supplication. The background is minimal, focusing on the interaction and the contrast between the flames and the angel's attire. This artwork is done in the style of medieval religious iconography.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Datazione
circa 1480
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in orange, red lake, green, yellow, and gold
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of an angel reaching down to figures enveloped in flames. The image portrays an angelic figure extending a hand toward a group of anguished figures in a fiery setting. The figures show expressions of distress, with some hands clasped in gestures of supplication. The background is minimal, focusing on the interaction and the contrast between the flames and the angel's attire. This artwork is done in the style of medieval religious iconography.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480