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Madonna and Child

German 15th Century , 1460

Madonna and Child, by German 15th Century, ink, 1460
Madonna and Child, by German 15th Century, ink, 1460

Madonna and Child is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1460 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 serene scene of a woman holding a naked infant, set amidst radiant lines. The piece exemplifies Renaissance art's propensity for religious themes.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is the Madonna (Virgin Mary) and the Christ Child, a common Renaissance religious motif. The woman's serious expression and the child's calm demeanor convey reverence and serenity.

Technique & Style

Executed as an engraving with selective hand-coloring in green and red, the work contrasts vividly colored attire (the Madonna's dress and the Child's hat) with more subdued tones for the surrounding elements and background.

Context

Created within the Renaissance tradition, this piece aligns with the era's focus on religious subjects, often characterized by solemnity and the strategic use of color to draw attention to key elements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of German 15th Century

Artist

German 15th Century

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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