Madonna of the Rose Bower
- Artist
- Martin Schongauer
- Date
- 1473
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
Madonna of the Rose Bower is a remarkable 1473 panel painting by German artist Martin Schongauer, exemplifying Northern renaissance artistry. This religious painting depicts Mary and the Christ Child within a lush hortus conclusus, surrounded by vibrant roses and finches, symbolizing purity and divine love. Created using oil on a large panel, the work exemplifies the detailed naturalism characteristic of the period. Currently housed in the former Dominican Church of Colmar, it is protected as a Monument historique since 1978.
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