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The Virgin and Child

German 15th Century

1470

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The Virgin 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 image is a woodcut of the Virgin and Child. The Virgin Mary is depicted wearing a long robe and a crown, holding a scepter in her right hand and the Christ child in her left. The child is also wearing a crown and is holding a cross. The Virgin's robe is flowing, and there are plants at her feet. The background of the image is a simple landscape with wavy lines, possibly representing water or sky. The overall style of the image is characteristic of the Renaissance period, with attention to detail and realism. For more information on this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.