Who painted Madonna and Child in a Rosary?

Madonna and Child in a Rosary was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see Madonna and Child in a Rosary?

Madonna and Child in a Rosary is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Madonna and Child in a Rosary?

Madonna and Child in a Rosary is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Madonna and Child in a Rosary

German 15th Century , 1480

Madonna and Child in a Rosary 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 in a Rosary is a hand-colored woodcut print on laid paper, depicting the Virgin Mary and Jesus in a floral garden setting, surrounded by symbolic elements and decorative patterns.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays the Madonna (Virgin Mary) and Child (Jesus), identifiable by her golden halo. The child’s gesture towards Mary’s face conveys intimacy. Tiny figures in the flower borders and a bird above may symbolize angels or the souls of the blessed, enhancing the religious theme.

Technique & Style

Created using woodcut technique, the design was carved into a wood block before printing. Hand-coloring in red lake, yellow, black, green, brown, and rose adds vibrancy. The composition features flat, bright colors and repeating patterns of flowers and stripes, framing the central figures in a decorative, somewhat folkloric style.

Context

The use of woodcut, a popular printmaking method in the era, and hand-coloring suggests the work was likely produced for devotional or decorative purposes, accessible to a broader audience than uniquely painted pieces.