The Celestial Ladder of Saint Bonaventura

Lucas Cranach der Ältere,

This is a drawing of a religious scene with intricate symbolic imagery. The artwork features a central figure at the top surrounded by a circular diagram containing various religious figures and symbols. Multiple texts, probably in German or Latin, are interwoven throughout the illustration. To the left and right of the central image, groups of people appear to be gathered. The intricate line work and use of hatching provide depth and texture. The upper part of the drawing features cherubs and angelic figures among clouds.
Kunstenaar
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a religious scene with intricate symbolic imagery. The artwork features a central figure at the top surrounded by a circular diagram containing various religious figures and symbols. Multiple texts, probably in German or Latin, are interwoven throughout the illustration. To the left and right of the central image, groups of people appear to be gathered. The intricate line work and use of hatching provide depth and texture. The upper part of the drawing features cherubs and angelic figures among clouds.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere