Madonna on a Crescent

masternhwiththedagger

print

toned paper

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Madonna on a Crescent" is an engraving by Master N.H. with the Dagger, a German artist active from the late 15th to the mid-16th century. The print depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon, holding the Christ Child, radiating with a burst of light. Master N.H.'s engravings are known for their detailed and expressive lines, characteristic of the late Gothic style. This print showcases the artist's technical mastery and devotion to religious imagery, emphasizing the Madonna's divine and protective nature.