This intimate depiction of the Madonna and Child exemplifies Martin Schongauer's mastery of detail and his sensitivity to human emotion. The Virgin Mary is presented tenderly cradling the Christ Child, her serene expression highlighted by the soft light filtering through the window. The architectural setting adds depth and realism, creating the impression of a quiet, enclosed space. Schongauer's refined technique and use of light and shadow mark him as one of the most influential artists of the German Renaissance, bridging the detailed line work of engraving with the delicacy of oil painting.
c. 1485–1490
Artist: Martin Schongauer (c. 1448–1491) Medium: Oil on panel Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
