The Virgin Crowned by Two Angels
1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a woman holding a baby, both looking up as two angels hover above, placing a crown on her head. The woman’s dress drapes softly, and the angels have wings and halos. Behind them, a simple fence and a small building sit in a faint landscape. The angels’ wings and crown hint this scene is about holiness, not just a regular family moment. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the figures stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama in art.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
