The Virgin with Hairband on a Crescent Moon
1508
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1508
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon. She's wearing a hairband and has a gentle expression. The image is one of four similar engravings made by the artist, linking the Madonna to a figure from the Book of Revelation. This connection adds depth to the simple scene. To learn more about similar artwork, look up the technique: sfumato.
![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)
