1460
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Madonna in a Closed Garden is a 1460 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a serene scene of the Virgin Mary, seated in a lush garden surrounded by a trellis adorned with flowers and leaves. She wears a flowing red robe over a gray dress, with a white veil covering her head. An angel stands behind her, holding a book, while another angel and a small child are visible on the left side of the image. The painting's use of color is notable, with the red robe and green foliage standing out against the more subdued tones of the trellis and the angels' clothing. The artist's use of woodcut techniques adds a unique texture to the image. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
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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