Allegory of the Meeting of Pope Paul II and Emperor Frederick III

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, ca. 1470

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datering
ca. 1470
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in green, red lake, yellow, tan, and orange on laid paper
Afmetingen
41,3 × 29,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a complex composition of overlapping lines and shapes forming an abstract design. Two crowned figures are balancing on a large wheel, with one holding a scale. There are abstract elements resembling a medieval ship with a hull and oars, and architectural shapes like castles or fortresses on either side. Sun-like rays emanate from the top right. The scene conveys an allegorical depiction involving hierarchy and guidance, with human figures, symbols, and text.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470