Divine Infant with the Globe in a Circle with Four Angels

probably c. 1500

Netherlandish 15th Century

Associated Names
Netherlandish 15th Century

Artist

The image features a detailed illustration of a central figure shown from the waist up, sitting in a frontal position. The figure has an expressionless face with stylized features. They have short wavy or curly hair, and are dressed in a cloak with voluminous sleeves, holding a prominent cross and orb. Surrounding the figure is a circular radiant motif with rays extending outward. The circle contains text in Gothic script with small angel figures at the corners. The background is filled with intricate patterns and designs consistent with medieval woodcuts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 6.8 × 6.6 cm (2 11/16 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.809

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm Ludwig. Handbuch de Holz- und Metailschnitte des XV Jahrhunderts. 8 vols. Leipzig: Verlag Karl W. Hierseman, 1926-1930.

Wikidata ID

Q64953412

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