Madonna and Child in a Glory Standing on a Crescent Moon 1450 - 1460

This anonymous woodcut, created between 1450 and 1460, depicts the Madonna and Child in a traditional "Madonna and Child" composition. Mary is depicted with a crown and halo, holding the Christ child in her arms. The image is framed by a radiant halo of rays, with a crescent moon at the bottom. The woodcut's simple lines and use of bright colors are characteristic of early printmaking and its focus on religious imagery. This piece reflects the devotion to the Virgin Mary, a common theme in 15th-century art.