1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
First Wise Virgin is a 1490 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woman stands on a grassy hill, holding a lit candle in one hand and a scroll in the other. Her long hair flows behind her, and she wears a loose robe with a belt. The lines around her are sharp and detailed, almost like a sketch. Her calm face and the candle suggest she might symbolize wisdom or guidance. This kind of image was common in Renaissance art, where figures often stood for ideas rather than real people. Look up engraving to see how artists like Schongauer created such precise lines.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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