The Virgin in the Clouds

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, kb. 1470/1480

The image depicts a person from the waist up, sitting with arms crossed over their chest. The person has a simple, outlined face with a slightly somber expression, draped in layers of clothing - a blue robe with a lighter inner garment and a headdress covering their hair completely. The clothing is ornate and patterned with red and blue accents, possibly resembling traditional religious attire. No visible jewelry, accessories, or objects are held. A halo surrounds the person's head, suggesting religious importance. The background is plain, with abstract blue swirls on a golden-brown canvas.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datálás
kb. 1470/1480
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, red, orange, and gold
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image depicts a person from the waist up, sitting with arms crossed over their chest. The person has a simple, outlined face with a slightly somber expression, draped in layers of clothing - a blue robe with a lighter inner garment and a headdress covering their hair completely. The clothing is ornate and patterned with red and blue accents, possibly resembling traditional religious attire. No visible jewelry, accessories, or objects are held. A halo surrounds the person's head, suggesting religious importance. The background is plain, with abstract blue swirls on a golden-brown canvas.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470