A Monstrance Held by Two Angels

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, 1495/1500

This is a drawing of two angelic figures holding a religious or ceremonial object. The image features two winged figures standing on either side of an ornate, vertically elongated structure. The structure is embellished with spires and decorative patterns. The figures are draped in flowing garments and have halos around their heads. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datazione
1495/1500
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in green, brown, rose, and olive
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of two angelic figures holding a religious or ceremonial object. The image features two winged figures standing on either side of an ornate, vertically elongated structure. The structure is embellished with spires and decorative patterns. The figures are draped in flowing garments and have halos around their heads. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498