Madonna and Child in a Rosary c. 1480

This anonymous woodcut from c. 1480 depicts the Madonna and Child within a wreath of flowers, set against a striking backdrop of radiating black and yellow lines. The Virgin Mary, wearing a flowing red robe, holds the Christ child, who appears to be blessing the viewer. The image also features several symbolic creatures, including a bird, a lion, and a unicorn, which allude to the virtues and attributes associated with the Virgin Mary. This small but intricate woodcut, measuring just 18.5 x 12.5 cm, exemplifies the devotional art popular in 15th-century Europe.