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Madonna and Child, by German 15th Century, ink, 1470

Madonna and Child

German 15th Century

1470

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Madonna and Child is a 1470 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1470 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman and a baby. The woman is wearing a long dress and a crown. She's holding the baby in her arms. The baby is wearing a robe. There are two people on either side of the woman. They're also wearing robes. The background is gold. The woman and the baby are the main focus of the painting. The people on either side are looking at them. The woman is looking down at the baby. The baby is looking up at her. The painting is very colorful. The gold background makes it stand out. This painting is an example of Renaissance art. You might also want to look at other works by German 15th Century artists.

About the artist

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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