Artwork
The Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johann Ladenspelder. It dates from 1542 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Trinity is a 1542 engraving by Johann Ladenspelder.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene centered on three figures: a crowned, bearded man seated on a rock, holding an exhausted figure, with a third figure floating above, surrounded by angels and clouds. The background is filled with swirling bodies, some holding tools or instruments.
Technique & Style
Ladenspelder employed fine lines and shading to convey depth and emotion, rendering detailed faces and hands amidst the chaotic surroundings.
Artist & collection
