Who painted The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor?

The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor was painted by Unknown in 1450.

Where can I see The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor?

The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor

The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1450, this panel painting presents the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ, flanked by a kneeling couple.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1450, this panel painting presents the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ, flanked by a kneeling couple. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and exemplifies mid‑15th‑century devotional art.

Subject & Meaning

The central figures—Mary in a blue mantle over a red dress and the naked Christ—symbolize the holy mother and child. The two donors, a man and a woman, are shown in prayer, indicating their personal piety and patronage of the image.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to model forms, creating a convincing sense of three‑dimensionality. Light falls on the figures, while the surrounding landscape recedes into softer tones, enhancing depth and realism.

History & Provenance

The painting, attributed to the anonymous hand catalogued as 38142_person, entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition in the 20th century, where it remains on display.