Madonna and Child with a Bell

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a woman holding a child, both with halos above their heads. The woman is seated with the child on her lap, both facing slightly to the side. The woman has long flowing hair and a gentle expression, and wears a draped garment. The child is naked with curly hair and reaches out with one arm. There is a chair or throne-like element with decorative designs, and a simple background with linear elements suggesting clouds.