Who painted Saint Bridget?

Saint Bridget was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see Saint Bridget?

Saint Bridget is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Bridget?

Saint Bridget is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Bridget

German 15th Century , 1480

Saint Bridget 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

Saint Bridget is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a central figure surrounded by angels and a detailed background.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a crowned and haloed figure seated on a throne, surrounded by floating angels holding various objects, set against a backdrop of buildings and people.

Technique & Style

The print was created using the woodcut technique, with the image carved into wood and then hand-colored in green, red, brown, and yellow. Simple shapes and patterns are used to fill the composition.