Artwork

Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child, by Unknown, 1550
Virgin and Child, by Unknown, 1550

Virgin and Child is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Virgin and Child is a painting created around 1550 by a 16th-century artist. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The Virgin's gentle posture and downward gaze convey a sense of maternal tenderness, while the baby's closed eyes and relaxed pose suggest a state of calm.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using a dark background to create a strong contrast with the figures in the foreground, drawing the viewer's attention to the Virgin and Child.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known