Maria als hemelkoningin staand op de maansikkel c. 1530

"Maria als hemelkoningin staand op de maansikkel" ("Mary as Queen of Heaven Standing on the Crescent Moon"), a woodcut by Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533) depicts the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven, standing on the crescent moon and surrounded by angels. The artwork, created around 1530, showcases van Leyden's mastery in the Northern Renaissance style with detailed figures and delicate shading. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands. This woodcut is an excellent example of a devotional artwork from the era, reflecting the strong religious beliefs prevalent in 16th century Europe.