Madonna and Saint Bridget

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1480/1500

This image depicts a religious scene featuring two figures near a child, against a backdrop of hills and a distant castle. The figures are interacting with the infant, who is laid on a cloth or cradle. Both wear robes, one of which is blue, and have halos. The background shows hills leading to a structure resembling a castle or town with red-roofed towers. The image features distinct outlines and a limited color palette typical of late medieval or early Renaissance works. The composition includes intricate line work with a stylized simplicity often found in art from this period. The style is reminiscent of early devotional woodcut prints from centralized Europe, potentially influenced by Albrecht Dürer's German woodcuts.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1480/1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, yellow, tan, orange, and red
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image depicts a religious scene featuring two figures near a child, against a backdrop of hills and a distant castle. The figures are interacting with the infant, who is laid on a cloth or cradle. Both wear robes, one of which is blue, and have halos. The background shows hills leading to a structure resembling a castle or town with red-roofed towers. The image features distinct outlines and a limited color palette typical of late medieval or early Renaissance works. The composition includes intricate line work with a stylized simplicity often found in art from this period. The style is reminiscent of early devotional woodcut prints from centralized Europe, potentially influenced by Albrecht Dürer's German woodcuts.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480