The Virgin and Child with Saint Conrad and Saint Pelagius

Jörg Breu the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures standing within an architectural setting with Gothic arches and decorative elements. In the center, a woman holds a child with halos around their heads. The woman appears regal, wearing a gold crown over a white veil and a red mantle with a gold lining. The child is unclothed with short hair and a halo. To the left stands a man in ecclesiastical attire with a green mitre, a golden halo, and a staff. On the right, a man in medieval clothing holds a green palm leaf, with long, blonde hair, a halo, and a pointed hat. Below, there is a crest with a gold mitre and various heraldic symbols. Two small nude figures adorn the top angles of the arch. The background is a painted architectural space with a detailed design.