Saint Ottilia

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, circa 1480

This is a drawing of a scene with a saint and an angel. The figure traditionally associated with a saint is dressed in dark robes, their head wrapped in a veil, and hands clasped in a gesture of prayer or reverence. Beside this figure is an angel carrying a chalice or container, with wings in subtle shades of white and grey. The background features large foliage and a building, creating a serene and spiritual setting. The color palette includes reds, greens, and blues, enhancing the sacred nature of the scene. The illustrative style with bold outlines and use of color suggests an early print-making technique, reminiscent of late medieval or early Renaissance artwork.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datazione
circa 1480
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in black, green, red, yellow, blue, gold, and orange with tarnished silver leaf on laid paper
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a scene with a saint and an angel. The figure traditionally associated with a saint is dressed in dark robes, their head wrapped in a veil, and hands clasped in a gesture of prayer or reverence. Beside this figure is an angel carrying a chalice or container, with wings in subtle shades of white and grey. The background features large foliage and a building, creating a serene and spiritual setting. The color palette includes reds, greens, and blues, enhancing the sacred nature of the scene. The illustrative style with bold outlines and use of color suggests an early print-making technique, reminiscent of late medieval or early Renaissance artwork.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490