Who painted Allegory of the Eucharist?

Allegory of the Eucharist was painted by German 15th Century in 1490.

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 , 1490

Allegory of the Eucharist is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Allegory of the Eucharist is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a scene with two figures floating above a crowd. The image is characterized by bold black outlines and flat colors.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows two figures, resembling saints, above a dense crowd. The left figure holds a round object with a cross, while the right figure gestures downward. The crowd below reacts with a mix of emotions, including reaching up, confusion, and fear.

Technique & Style

The image was created using a woodcut technique, where the design was carved into wood, then inked and colored by hand in orange, green, tan, pink, light blue, and red. The figures' faces are simple and not highly detailed, with bold black outlines defining the composition.