The Genealogical Tree of the Dominicans

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620, 1480/1490

The image depicts a full-length illustration of a central figure dressed in a long dark robe with a lighter inner lining, holding a staff adorned with a cross. His facial features are stylized with baldness on top and some hair around the sides, and his expression is serene, complemented by a halo around his head. Above this central figure is a holy figure, possibly a depiction of Jesus, sporting a crown and holding an orb and a cross, surrounded by a grapevine motif. Flanking the main figure are several other smaller religious figures, each in various seated or kneeling positions, with halos and distinctive robes. Each figure seems to be involved in some form of scholarly or religious activity, such as holding books or tools of the trade. The background is an intricate design of intertwining grapevines with leaves and clusters of grapes, all set against an earthy-toned backdrop. Additionally, a dog is featured at the bottom, interacting with a sphere or orb.
Artista
Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620
Datazione
1480/1490
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored with tan ground and vermilion, rose, brown, gray-blue and a printed black
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a full-length illustration of a central figure dressed in a long dark robe with a lighter inner lining, holding a staff adorned with a cross. His facial features are stylized with baldness on top and some hair around the sides, and his expression is serene, complemented by a halo around his head. Above this central figure is a holy figure, possibly a depiction of Jesus, sporting a crown and holding an orb and a cross, surrounded by a grapevine motif. Flanking the main figure are several other smaller religious figures, each in various seated or kneeling positions, with halos and distinctive robes. Each figure seems to be involved in some form of scholarly or religious activity, such as holding books or tools of the trade. The background is an intricate design of intertwining grapevines with leaves and clusters of grapes, all set against an earthy-toned backdrop. Additionally, a dog is featured at the bottom, interacting with a sphere or orb.

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620