Artwork
Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Madonna and Child is a hand-colored engraving depicting a tender scene between a mother and her child.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman, identified by her halo as the Virgin Mary, gazing down at the naked Christ child she holds. The child's upward gaze engages the viewer with their intimate moment.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold lines and simple shapes, the work conveys a sense of simplicity. The muted color palette, dominated by browns and yellows, adds to the overall subdued tone.
Context
The style and subject matter are consistent with Renaissance art, a cultural and artistic movement that revived classical influences in Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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