Christ Blessing the Virgin

Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two full-body figures seated beside each other. The figure on the left is a woman with long, wavy hair and a crown. She is wearing a gown that extends to the floor and has her hands clasped in front of her. The figure on the right is a man with a crown, halo, long hair, and a beard, wearing a robe. He holds a globus cruciger in one hand and gestures with the other. Both figures are seated on a structure with a curved backrest, and behind them are three angels with wings. The background is a simple architectural setting.