Madonna and Child in a Glory

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1475

The image depicts two figures' upper bodies. The figure on the left stands upright and holds a smaller figure. The larger figure has long wavy hair, a serene expression, and delicate facial features indicated by minimalist lines. They wear a red robe with a blue garment visible underneath, and a large, ornate crown. The smaller figure held also wears a similar crown and sits facing the larger figure. The background shows a radiant pattern resembling rays of light, set against a textured blue and green backdrop with a simple border.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1475
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, blue, yellow, green, gold, and orange; retouched with pen and ink
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts two figures' upper bodies. The figure on the left stands upright and holds a smaller figure. The larger figure has long wavy hair, a serene expression, and delicate facial features indicated by minimalist lines. They wear a red robe with a blue garment visible underneath, and a large, ornate crown. The smaller figure held also wears a similar crown and sits facing the larger figure. The background shows a radiant pattern resembling rays of light, set against a textured blue and green backdrop with a simple border.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480