Saint Juliana

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, ca. 1460

This is a painting of a figure standing over a defeated beast. The scene depicts a robed figure holding a staff standing over a creature in a lush green landscape. The painting employs a medieval style with stylized forms and flat colors, characteristic of illumination or early woodcut prints. The colors used are rich blues, greens, and reds against a pale background. The figure's posture suggests triumph, while the creature appears lifeless or submissive.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Datering
ca. 1460
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, green, rose, brown, tan, and gold
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a figure standing over a defeated beast. The scene depicts a robed figure holding a staff standing over a creature in a lush green landscape. The painting employs a medieval style with stylized forms and flat colors, characteristic of illumination or early woodcut prints. The colors used are rich blues, greens, and reds against a pale background. The figure's posture suggests triumph, while the creature appears lifeless or submissive.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460