This drawing features a central, elevated figure being crowned, surrounded by numerous figures and angelic beings amidst an array of symbolic imagery. The detailed drawing depicts a woman holding a child, elevated on a pedestal, with an ornate crown being placed upon her head. The scene is surrounded by circular vignettes held by cherub-like figures. At the top, divine figures appear to be overseeing the coronation, gesturing outward. The composition is dense with figures, including kneeling figures and angelic beings holding drapery. The artwork is characterized by intricate details in the depiction of garments, expressions, and the circular scenes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1570
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 8579 × 12951 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original