Middenpaneel van het altaar van Ildefonso: Maria verschijnt aan H. Ildefonso en overhandigt hem het misgewaad 1861 - 1889

William Unger created this print of the central panel of the Ildefonso Altarpiece at an unknown date. The monochromatic print masterfully uses contrasting light and shadow to create a dynamic composition. The scene is organized around a central event, where Mary bestows a chasuble upon Saint Ildefonso. A divine light envelops the figures, drawing the eye upward towards a host of angels, and down to Ildefonso kneeling in reverence. The structural use of light, shadow, and the strong vertical lines of the architectural backdrop creates a powerful sense of the divine. The composition itself reinforces the hierarchical structure of the divine encounter. The very texture of the print—the fine, precise lines—contributes to a sense of solemnity. It invites us to reflect on themes of divine intervention and religious authority, presented through a carefully constructed visual narrative.