The Descent of the Holy Ghost

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
The image shows several figures from the waist up, with a group seated on wooden benches. The central figure is a woman wearing a blue mantle over a white garment with a hood partially covering her hair, and her hands are clasped in front of her. Her facial features are stylized, with simple lines defining her eyes, nose, and mouth. Surrounding her are other figures with similar facial features, each adorned with golden halos. Their hair varies in length and style, rendered in light and dark shades. They are dressed in long robes of various colors, including red, green, and blue. Above the figures is a depiction of a white bird, likely a dove, amidst rays of gold lines, against a blue sky with swirling patterns. The background is a warm yellow color filled with more golden halos, showing a sense of gathering and unity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9544

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018835

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