A black and white medieval woodcut shows a bearded man leaning to kiss a kneeling woman's forehead under an apple tree.

A late 15th-century medieval woodcut illustration, black and white only. A solemn mythic scene of farewell and divine order in medieval style: The goddess Rayhild kneels in the foreground, her posture humble yet dignified, her head bowed forward. She wears a simple flowing medieval gown with heavy, geometric folds rendered in strong contour lines and parallel hatching. Her hands rest calmly before her, showing restraint and acceptance. Before her stands the sun god, depicted as a bald man with a full beard, dressed in a simple tunic and cloak. He has no halo, no divine glow, no radiance. He leans slightly forward and places a restrained kiss upon Rayhild’s forehead, a gesture of blessing, farewell, and unbridgeable boundary. His expression is calm, firm, and resolute. In the background rises the Tree of Life, large and symbolic, with a thick, stylized trunk and spreading branches. Several clearly visible apples hang from the branches, emphasized through contrast and placement, symbolizing denied gifts and withheld union. The composition is flat and symbolic, without linear perspective or modern depth. Figures overlap subtly to indicate space. Style: authentic medieval woodcut print, strong black outlines, high contrast, rough linework, dense parallel hatching for shadows, no gradients, no grey tones, no realism. Influences: late 15th-century German woodcuts, medieval book illustrations, allegorical moral prints. No text, no background scenery beyond symbolic elements, no See more