1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Madonna on the Crescent is a 1470 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman holding a baby, both floating on a crescent moon. Around them, two winged angels hover, one holding a crown of flowers. The woman wears a long, flowing robe, and the baby reaches toward her. Flames curl at the edges, and clouds fill the bottom of the picture. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, a technique called engraving. This style was common in the Renaissance, where artists experimented with printing. Look up engraving to see how this image was made.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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