Madonna and Child in Glory

German 15th Century or Master of the Meshed Background

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures: a woman and a child. The woman is standing and holding the child on her lap. She has long hair, wears a starry crown, and a radiating halo. Her expression is gentle. She wears a robe with green and reddish-brown colors, gold trimmings, and intricate patterns. The child has curly hair, wears a cloth around the waist, and also has a halo. They are close to each other, with the child leaning towards the woman. Both figures are surrounded by a radiant glow. The background shows a pattern resembling cloud-like waves.