Saint Bonaventure Arriving and Preaching in Lyon

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, 1480–1490

This is a painting featuring a central circular motif filled with various figures, surrounded by an ornate border. The figures in the painting are dressed in robes and displayed with symbolic items and banners with inscriptions. The color palette consists of red, blue, and earth tones, giving it a vintage appearance. The style resembles that of medieval or early Renaissance religious artwork, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and altarpieces. The detailed patterns and iconographic symbols suggest the influence of an artist skilled in richly detailed and symbolic compositions.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Datering
1480–1490
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in vermilion, orange-rose, light and dark gray-blue, and lavender
Afmetingen
sheet (irreg.): 36,5 × 26,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting featuring a central circular motif filled with various figures, surrounded by an ornate border. The figures in the painting are dressed in robes and displayed with symbolic items and banners with inscriptions. The color palette consists of red, blue, and earth tones, giving it a vintage appearance. The style resembles that of medieval or early Renaissance religious artwork, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and altarpieces. The detailed patterns and iconographic symbols suggest the influence of an artist skilled in richly detailed and symbolic compositions.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700