# Virgin and Child on the Crescent Moon

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## Artwork

- Artist: [WECKMANN, Niklaus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/weckmann-niklaus-r53e3dec59306da>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Polychrome wood

## Commentary

The image of the Virgin on a crescent moon reflects the vision of Saint John \(Apocalypse 12:1\): &#34;a woman clothed in the sun, and the moon was under her feet.&#34;

## Related artworks

- [Holy Family](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/weckmann-niklaus-r53e3dec59306da/holy-family-rf9a192f1222921>)
- [Virgin and Child](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/weckmann-niklaus-r53e3dec59306da/virgin-and-child-r991a1a8bb73801>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)