The Madonna and Child in a Rosary

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a crowned woman holding a child in her arms. The woman's face is serene, her hair is partially visible under the crown, and she is dressed in a flowing robe. The child is partially clothed and the woman holds a string of beads or a rosary. Two angels are present, positioned on either side of them. The background features flowing lines and the border has spherical shapes and floral designs. The bottom of the image contains a line of text in an old script.