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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin Crowned by Two Angels is a 1500 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman holding a small child, surrounded by flowing robes and intricate patterns. Two angels hover above her, one holding a crown. The background is filled with delicate swirls and stars, all carved into the dark paper in white lines. The artist used a woodcut technique, where the design is carved into wood and then inked. This method was popular in the 15th century for creating detailed prints. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how artists made prints like this one.
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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