ποΈ Faith & Scripture
Madonna of the Rose Bower
Martin Schongauer Β· 1473
Why it's great
Mary sits in a garden full of roses with the baby Jesus, while angels hold a crown above her head. Martin Schongauer painted it in 1473 for a church in Colmar, and the golden background makes it glow.
Where to see it
π Dominican ConventColmar, France
Open in Maps βHang it on your wall
β¬ Hi-res download
1,600 Γ 2,298 px Β· 3.7 megapixels Β· prints up to about 5 Γ 8 inches at 300 dpi
File page & license β
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
π΅ Budget
Etsy β
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
πΌοΈ Mid-range
Fine Art America β
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
ποΈ High-end
Meisterdrucke β
Museum-grade giclΓ©e prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
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Martin Schongauer was a German painter and engraver born in Colmar around 1440. His detailed prints were copied across Europe, and the young Albrecht DΓΌrer wanted to meet him. He died in Breisach in 1491.