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

This woodcut, "Madonna and Child Seated on a Grassy Bank with Angels", presents an intimate scene framed by bold, graphic lines and a striking yet limited palette. The composition is dominated by the seated Madonna, whose drapery falls in angular folds, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The angels above, poised to crown Mary, add a sense of divine order. This carefully constructed arrangement invites us to consider how the artist uses line and form to create a structured vision of the sacred. The flattening of space and simplification of form echoes a broader medieval aesthetic, where symbolic representation often took precedence over naturalistic depiction. Observe how the angularity of the lines and the restricted color scheme, far from limiting expression, serve to intensify the spiritual focus. This work is not just an image but an intersection of faith, form, and philosophical thought.