Monogram JHS in a Flaming Circle

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, circa 1500

This is a drawing of a religious emblem. The image features a decorative circular emblem with the letters "IHS" prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by stylized rays resembling a sun. Encircling this is a band with Latin text, along with a cross symbol. The outer border of the circle is embellished with red flowers and green foliage.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datazione
circa 1500
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in red, green, yellow, and lavender-pink
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a religious emblem. The image features a decorative circular emblem with the letters "IHS" prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by stylized rays resembling a sun. Encircling this is a band with Latin text, along with a cross symbol. The outer border of the circle is embellished with red flowers and green foliage.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563