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The Madonna Enthroned with Eighteen Holy Women

German 15th Century or Master with the Mountain-Like Clouds

National Gallery of Art

The image features multiple figures, a woman sitting on a throne holding a child, with other individuals surrounding them. The central woman wears elaborate robes and a crown or halo. The child also has a halo. The figures wear long flowing garments. The background shows angelic beings and haloes. The scene is in a detailed border with floral and geometric patterns. The outer border has floral motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1490
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in green, yellow, and red on laid paper
Dimensions
3354 × 5148 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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