Crowned Man on a Throne with the Virgin Standing at the left c. 1479

This woodcut from c. 1479 depicts a crowned man on a throne with a standing figure of the Virgin Mary at his left. The print is part of a series of illustrations that accompanied a book. The anonymous artist depicts the figures in a simple, stylized fashion, emphasizing the text and not seeking realism. The image exemplifies a style of illustration typical of late medieval printmaking, characterized by bold outlines and flat areas of color.