Artwork
Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap
Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Aelbrecht Bouts. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
About this work
Overview
Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap is a 1507 oil painting by Aelbrecht Bouts, a Flemish artist of the Early Netherlandish school. The work is a religious painting from the Northern Renaissance, currently part of the Art Gallery of Ontario's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child at her feet, set against a serene landscape. The composition conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, capturing an intimate moment between Mary and the infant Jesus.
Technique & Style
Bouts utilized oil paint to achieve depth and richness in the scene. Subtle variations in texture and tone characterize the work, inviting close examination. The dark robes of the Virgin and the lush outdoor setting are rendered with nuanced detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1507 by Aelbrecht Bouts, son of Dieric Bouts the Elder, the painting originates from the artist's workshop in Leuven. It is now held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Context
As a product of the Northern Renaissance and the Early Netherlandish era, this painting reflects the period's emphasis on detailed, realistic depictions of religious subjects within natural settings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aelbrecht Bouts (c.1452 - March 1549) was a Flemish painter of the Early Netherlandish era.
