The Glorification of the Virgin 1480

Geertgen tot Sint Jans’ *The Glorification of the Virgin* (c. 1480) is a striking example of Early Netherlandish painting. The central figure, a radiant Virgin Mary, holds the Christ Child, enveloped in a halo of light. They are surrounded by a celestial host of angels, each playing a musical instrument. The scene evokes a sense of heavenly harmony, contrasting with the shadowy, earthly world below. The artist’s meticulous detail and rich use of color highlight the importance of religious imagery in 15th-century Dutch art.