Saint Thomas Aquinas

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, circa 1450

This is a drawing showing a religious scene. A central figure is holding a book with both hands, surrounded by radiating lines. Above them, a crucifixion scene is depicted with red accent lines symbolizing blood, and figures on either side of the cross. The background has decorative elements like arches and columns with simple line work and shading. The border is irregular.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datazione
circa 1450
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in dark brown, orange, and yellow; with inscription in pen and ink
Dimensioni
28,1 × 11,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing showing a religious scene. A central figure is holding a book with both hands, surrounded by radiating lines. Above them, a crucifixion scene is depicted with red accent lines symbolizing blood, and figures on either side of the cross. The background has decorative elements like arches and columns with simple line work and shading. The border is irregular.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568