The Madonna and Child in a Rosary

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1490

The image displays a woman standing on a crescent moon, holding a child in her left arm. The woman has a calm expression, wears a crown, and has straight hair falling from under the crown. She is clothed in a long red robe with hints of an undergarment showing. The child is wrapped in a cloth and seated facing slightly forward. The scene is framed by emanating rays and a floral border, with the woman's head surrounded by a halo and almond-shaped elements. The background features decorative patterns with floral motifs and scrolls.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in brown, red, and green
Dimensions
25.5 × 17.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a woman standing on a crescent moon, holding a child in her left arm. The woman has a calm expression, wears a crown, and has straight hair falling from under the crown. She is clothed in a long red robe with hints of an undergarment showing. The child is wrapped in a cloth and seated facing slightly forward. The scene is framed by emanating rays and a floral border, with the woman's head surrounded by a halo and almond-shaped elements. The background features decorative patterns with floral motifs and scrolls.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700