The Madonna

Early Engravers, c. 1490/1491

The image shows a woman standing gracefully. She is slightly turned with one arm crossing her chest and the other hand holding a small book at her side. Her facial expression is serene. She has long, wavy hair and wears a headpiece. The woman's clothing consists of flowing robes with detailed folds. There is an ornate lily plant in a vase near her feet. The background is plain.
Artist
Early Engravers
Date
c. 1490/1491
Type
Print
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 17.1 × 11.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman standing gracefully. She is slightly turned with one arm crossing her chest and the other hand holding a small book at her side. Her facial expression is serene. She has long, wavy hair and wears a headpiece. The woman's clothing consists of flowing robes with detailed folds. There is an ornate lily plant in a vase near her feet. The background is plain.

Early Engravers