The Madonna and Child in a Rosary

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1490

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person holding a child, both facing slightly to one side. The adult figure has long hair, a crown, and a serene expression. They are wearing draped garments, giving a regal look. A radiant pattern surrounds them, resembling a sunburst or halo, with the figures standing on a crescent shape. The border features intricate floral and leaf patterns. The background is textured paper with decorative elements, and there are ornamental symbols on the border. A ribbon or banner at the bottom displays unreadable text.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in light purple, rose carmine, gray on laid paper
Dimensions
26.1 × 17.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person holding a child, both facing slightly to one side. The adult figure has long hair, a crown, and a serene expression. They are wearing draped garments, giving a regal look. A radiant pattern surrounds them, resembling a sunburst or halo, with the figures standing on a crescent shape. The border features intricate floral and leaf patterns. The background is textured paper with decorative elements, and there are ornamental symbols on the border. A ribbon or banner at the bottom displays unreadable text.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700