Who painted Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child was painted by German 16th Century in 1550.

Where can I see Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Madonna and Child

German 16th Century , 1550

Madonna and Child is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving depicts the Madonna and Child surrounded by angels, floating above clouds. The composition features a crowned Madonna in a long robe, with the Child reaching up to her face, set against a stark contrast of dark lines on light paper.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a religious representation of the Virgin Mary (Madonna) and the infant Jesus (Child), emphasizing divine and heavenly themes through the inclusion of hovering angels and celestial clouds.

Technique & Style

The engraving utilizes cross-hatching, a technique of tiny parallel lines, to achieve depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface, characterized by sharp, etched lines that define the forms and shadows within the image.

Context

Created in a medium (engraving) popular for mass-producing religious imagery during its time, this work reflects traditional Christian iconography while demonstrating the artist's skill in achieving detailed, high-contrast visuals through printmaking.