Pietà

c. 1480

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

The image features abstract religious imagery with intricate linework, a detailed interwoven pattern suggesting outlines of figures within an enclosing rectangular form. The primary colors are earth tones with accents of deep blue against a rich, reddish-brown background creating a dominant texture. The style resembles an ancient religious manuscript or early printed work, possibly evoking early Christian or Byzantine iconography through its structural form and composition. The image is presented on textured paper or parchment, contributing to its aged and historical appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    paste print

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 4.7 × 4.1 cm (1 7/8 × 1 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.794

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, no. 2822, State b

  • Series Title

    Holy Trinity

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm Ludwig. Handbuch de Holz- und Metailschnitte des XV Jahrhunderts. 8 vols. Leipzig: Verlag Karl W. Hierseman, 1926-1930.

Wikidata ID

Q64953380

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