Who painted Allegory of the Eucharist?

Allegory of the Eucharist was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see Allegory of the Eucharist?

Allegory of the Eucharist is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Allegory of the Eucharist?

Allegory of the Eucharist is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Allegory of the Eucharist

German 15th Century , 1480

Allegory of the Eucharist is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Allegory of the Eucharist is a print that presents a symbolic scene through a combination of imagery and color. The work is a woodcut, hand-colored with flat, vibrant hues.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two robed figures supporting a spiky tree with a skull and three hanging figures. An altar below holds a chalice and white cloth. The tree and its contents likely symbolize a deeper meaning, possibly related to faith or sacrifice.

Technique & Style

The print is created using woodcut, a technique involving carving shapes into wood, inking, and pressing onto paper. The colors, applied by hand, have a rough, painted appearance, with a palette dominated by brown, blue, green, and gold.