Madonna and Child c. 1480

This anonymous woodcut, dated to around 1480, depicts the Madonna and Child, a popular subject in religious art. The simplified and somewhat stylized figures, as well as the use of black and white, are characteristic of woodcut printing, a technique widely used in the 15th century. The work features a gothic architectural backdrop, emphasizing the traditional religious context of the subject. The print's condition, with signs of age and wear, adds a layer of historical interest to this important example of early printmaking.