Madonna and Child Enthroned c. 1466

"Madonna and Child Enthroned" is a 1466 engraving by the German artist Master ES, who lived from 1445 to 1467. The print depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, holding the Christ child. The scene is framed by a gothic architectural structure with two angels flanking the throne. The composition, which has a strong vertical orientation, was typical for depictions of the Madonna in the 15th century. The detailed rendering of the figures, their drapery, and the architectural elements of the throne are hallmarks of the artist's style, which combined elements of both the Northern Renaissance and the Late Gothic.