The Madonna Enthroned with Eighteen Holy Women

Master with the Mountain-Like Clouds

1485

paint

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

About this work

This image shows a woman holding a baby, seated on a throne-like chair. Around her are other women, all dressed in long robes with halos. Angels float above, and the background has a gold border with fancy patterns. The colors are bright—reds, yellows, and greens—with black outlines. The woman and baby are likely religious figures, given the halos and throne. The style looks old, with stiff poses and bold colors, typical of its time. Next, check out the Renaissance movement to see how this fits into its era.