Song to the Virgin

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, c. 1500

This is a drawing of a page from an illuminated manuscript. The page shows musical notation, ornamental illustrations, and Gothic script text. The top has musical notes on a staff. Below, there is Gothic script text with ornate initials. The left side has three small illustrative panels with detailed scenes, possibly of religious or historical figures. The right margin has a floral border. The depiction suggests a religious theme combined with music.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Date
c. 1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in rose and ochre
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a page from an illuminated manuscript. The page shows musical notation, ornamental illustrations, and Gothic script text. The top has musical notes on a staff. Below, there is Gothic script text with ornate initials. The left side has three small illustrative panels with detailed scenes, possibly of religious or historical figures. The right margin has a floral border. The depiction suggests a religious theme combined with music.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563