Madonna and Child in a Glory Standing on a Crescent Moon

Frühe Holzschnitte, 1450/1460

The image shows a woman holding a small child against her chest. She is standing on a crescent moon, wearing a long red robe. The woman has long flowing hair, a serene expression, and a large crown on her head with a halo surrounding it. The child is unclothed with curly hair, looking up at the woman. The background features golden rays, and there are depictions of foliage at their feet on a light yellow backdrop.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
1450/1460
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in gray-black, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, and brown
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman holding a small child against her chest. She is standing on a crescent moon, wearing a long red robe. The woman has long flowing hair, a serene expression, and a large crown on her head with a halo surrounding it. The child is unclothed with curly hair, looking up at the woman. The background features golden rays, and there are depictions of foliage at their feet on a light yellow backdrop.

Frühe Holzschnitte