Virgin Enthroned

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a group of people gathered around a woman sitting on a raised platform. She holds a small child on her lap and another nearby, while a man in robes points toward her. An angel floats above, and a curtain frames the scene like a stage. The people look up or toward the woman, who stands taller than them, draped in flowing clothes. The artist used shading to create depth, making the figures pop against the plain background. The woman’s pose and the angel suggest she’s important—maybe a symbol, not just a person. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.