Madonna and Child

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman holding a child. The woman is standing upright, while cradling the child in her arms. She has an oval face with delicate features and long flowing hair. The child has youthful features and curly hair. The woman is dressed in a layered ensemble, with a red garment underneath and a green robe on top. The child is lightly colored. Surrounding them is a pattern of lines suggesting illumination, with red segments accentuating the background. The backdrop is a flat, textured surface.