Madonna and Saint Bridget

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datering
ca. 1480/1500
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, yellow, tan, orange, and red
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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