Madonna and Child Seated on a Grassy Bank with Angels 1480 - 1490

This small, yet detailed, woodcut depicts the Madonna and Child seated on a grassy bank with two angels above them. The Madonna, dressed in a flowing red robe, holds the Christ Child close. The angels, with large wings and flowing robes, appear to be placing a crown on the Virgin Mary's head. This scene, typical of religious art of the period, emphasizes the divine nature of both mother and child. The artist, unknown, has utilized fine lines and hatching to render this devotional image. The artwork's small size suggests its intended use as a personal devotional piece, likely for private prayer or meditation.