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Madonna and Child in a Glory Standing on a Crescent Moon

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures, a woman holding a child. The woman stands with the child in her arms. She has long, flowing hair and wears a crown. The woman is dressed in flowing garments, and the child also wears a garment. Both figures are surrounded by a radiating pattern. In the background, there are abstract shapes and patterns framing the figures, with a hint of green foliage at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1470/1480
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in rose, green, yellow
Dimensions
1906 × 3087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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