The Holy Ghost c. 1460 - 1470

"The Holy Ghost," created by an anonymous artist around 1460-1470, depicts a stylized dove with its wings outstretched and a halo above its head. The dove, a traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, is rendered in a simple, almost childlike style with black outlines and washes of color. The composition is symmetrical and static, echoing the traditional iconography of the Holy Spirit in medieval art. The image is a testament to the enduring power of religious symbolism in art and the beauty of simple, expressive forms.