Virgin and Child with the Patron Saints of Constance 1499 - 1531

This woodcut by Hans Burgkmair, created between 1499 and 1531, depicts the Virgin Mary and Child with the patron saints of Constance, Saint Conrad and Saint Pelagius. The composition is framed by a decorative arch, with the Virgin Mary at the center, cradling the Christ Child. The two saints, depicted in their respective attire, flank the Virgin Mary. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the artistic trends of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, demonstrating Burgkmair's mastery in woodcut printing and the prevailing religious themes in art during the Renaissance.