Virgin and Child, Abbot Ludwig Kneeling

1404

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Virgin and Child, Abbot Ludwig Kneeling is a 1404 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1404 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman holding a baby, both standing in a stone archway. Behind them, a man kneels on the floor, dressed in robes with a tall hat. The woman wears a long, flowing dress and a crown-like headpiece. The scene looks like a church interior, with columns and a tiled floor. The woman is likely meant to be a religious figure, while the kneeling man might be a donor or follower. The print’s style is simple but detailed, with strong outlines and textured patterns. Look up the Renaissance to see how this style fits into that era’s art.