Who painted The Sudarium?

The Sudarium was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see The Sudarium?

The Sudarium is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Sudarium?

The Sudarium is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Sudarium

German 15th Century , 1480

The Sudarium is a 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

The Sudarium is a print made using the paste print technique, an early method of image production.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a cloth, possibly with a pattern or marks, although the details are obscured by wear and fading.

Technique & Style

The print was created by pressing inked woodblocks onto paper, resulting in a chiaroscuro effect with dark and light areas.

Context

As a paste print, The Sudarium represents an early stage in the development of printmaking techniques.

Artist & collection

Artist

German 15th Century

This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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