The Virgin with the Child under an arch
1508
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Virgin with the Child under an arch is a 1508 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman holding a small child. She wears a head covering and a loose robe, her hands gently resting on the child’s body. Behind them, an arched wall holds small framed scenes—like tiny pictures in a gallery. The artist used simple lines to show folds in the fabric and the child’s soft skin. The background looks like a plain wall with decorative panels, almost like a stage set. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style shaped art.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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