Madonna in a Closed Garden

Frühe Holzschnitte, 1450/1470

The image features two adults and one child in various poses. The central figure is seated with long, light-colored hair and wearing a red robe. A child with curly hair and a halo is on the left, holding a flower. On the sides are two angels, one standing with wings and a scroll, and the other sitting or kneeling with folded hands. The background shows floral patterns, a garden scene, and a woven basket-like element.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
1450/1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, gray, and tan
Dimensions
19.2 × 13.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features two adults and one child in various poses. The central figure is seated with long, light-colored hair and wearing a red robe. A child with curly hair and a halo is on the left, holding a flower. On the sides are two angels, one standing with wings and a scroll, and the other sitting or kneeling with folded hands. The background shows floral patterns, a garden scene, and a woven basket-like element.

Frühe Holzschnitte