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The image is a black and white illustration featuring a group of robed figures in what seems to be a religious or medieval setting. The figures are shown from the waist up, with many facing towards the right side where an angelic figure is seated on a cloud, blowing a trumpet. The people have different hairstyles and various expressions. They are dressed in robes with intricate details, some with patterned collars or cuffs. One figure holds a string of beads. In the background, there is a cloudy sky, setting a divine tone. The line work in the image adds texture and emphasizes the historical and stylistic themes.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Allegory - Religious Frivolity
Hans Weiditz, II
- Medium
- woodcut
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.8371
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- German
- plant
- animal
- Figures
- Cloud
NGA object ID 10868. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.