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Madonna of the Hernleberg

German 16th Century

1592

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Madonna of the Hernleberg is a 1592 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 16th Century
When & what style?: 1592 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a woodcut painting of the Madonna and Child, with the Madonna standing on a cloud and holding the infant Jesus. The scene is set against a backdrop of a village, with a church and other buildings visible in the distance. The Madonna is surrounded by a halo, and the infant Jesus is shown reaching out to her. In the foreground, a banner with the inscription "Nobis 1592" is visible, while a small figure of a man is shown kneeling in prayer at the bottom of the image. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion, with the Madonna and Child at the center of the composition. The use of woodcut and hand-coloring techniques adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. For more information on this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.