Madonna of the Hernleberg

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, 1592

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The image depicts a crowned figure holding a child, surrounded by radiating lines and clouds, set against a hilly landscape with a church and buildings. There's text, including "HERNLEBERG," at the top and a scroll reading "ORA PRO NOBIS 1794" along with additional text below. The artwork is detailed with elements suggesting a narrative, possibly of pilgrimage or devotion, showcased through symbolic imagery like the dove at the top left corner.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
1592
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The image depicts a crowned figure holding a child, surrounded by radiating lines and clouds, set against a hilly landscape with a church and buildings. There's text, including "HERNLEBERG," at the top and a scroll reading "ORA PRO NOBIS 1794" along with additional text below. The artwork is detailed with elements suggesting a narrative, possibly of pilgrimage or devotion, showcased through symbolic imagery like the dove at the top left corner.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit