Virgin and Child with the Apple (verso)

c. 1470/1475

German 15th/16th Century, after Martin Schongauer

Associated Names
German 15th/16th Century

Artist

Martin Schongauer

Artist After, German, c. 1450 - 1491

The image shows a woman holding a child. The woman has long hair, and wears a flowing garment. The child has short curly hair and sits on the woman's arm, facing the viewer with an alert expression. The background is a light-colored surface with subtle textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.4 × 11.6 cm (6 7/8 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.107.b

Associated Artworks

The image features a woman standing and holding a child in her arms. The woman is upright, slightly bending her head towards the child. Her facial features are softly detailed with a serene expression, and her hair is long and wavy, cascading over her shoulders. She wears a flowing gown with elaborate folds and an ornate design. The child rests in her arms, facing forward, with curly hair, wearing a simple garment. The woman holds the child gently, supporting him with both hands. The background is plain, with no distinct scenery or objects.

Virgin and Child with the Apple

Martin Schongauer

1470

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hans Freiherr von und zu Aufsess [1801-1872], Nuremberg (Lugt 2749); Karl Ferdinand Friedrich von Nagler [1770-1846], Berlin (Lugt 2529); Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin (Lugt 1606, Lugt 4957, and Lugt 2922); (William Schab, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1947; gift to NGA, 1947.

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