The Madonna and Child with the Abbot Ludwig von Churchwalden
1477
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Wolfgang The Goldsmith
Wolfgang The Goldsmith (1477–1477) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Madonna and Child with the Abbot Ludwig von Churchwalden is a 1477 ink by Wolfgang The Goldsmith, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman holding a small child, standing inside an arched doorway. Behind them, a kneeling man in fancy robes faces them. The woman wears a long dress, and the child holds a flower. The scene is framed by detailed borders with swirling patterns and small crosses. The artist used fine lines and shadows to create depth, especially in the folds of the robes and the stone steps. The text around the top and bottom looks like old-style writing, adding to the aged feel. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Wolfgang The Goldsmith (1477–1477) was an artist.
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