Artwork preview

The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Virgin as Queen of Heaven

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a Virgin Mary figure with a halo and a crown presented to her by two cherubs. The figure of the Virgin Mary stands facing forward in the center. She wears a long dress and a shawl or cloak draped around her body; her right arm supports a naked baby Jesus. The Virgin wears a large halo around her head; behind her is a circular radiant background. Two cherubs on either side are presenting the Virgin with a crown. The image has detailed shading and texture; the background behind the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Dimensions
656 × 893 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette