The Madonna

The Madonna

Martin Schongauer

1490

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows Mary, the mother of Jesus, in a quiet scene. It's an old engraving with lots of details. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth, which was a new thing back then. This technique allowed for intricate designs and patterns. It also made the image look more detailed and realistic. The artist's use of lines and shading created a sense of volume. Check out the work of artist: Schongauer, Martin to see more examples of this style.

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