Artwork

Bernard van Orley (navolger). O.L.Vrouw met Kind voor een open venster

Bernard van Orley (navolger). O.L.Vrouw met Kind voor een open venster is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernard Van Orley. It is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven. This 16th-century oil on panel painting depicts a woman and child in an intimate setting.

About this work

Overview

This 16th-century oil on panel painting depicts a woman and child in an intimate setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene likely represents the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, blending a religious theme with everyday life. The open window adds a sense of domesticity to the traditional subject.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style, known for its attention to detail and realistic depiction of everyday scenes.

History & Provenance

The painting is associated with the style of Bernard van Orley, a Netherlandish artist active in the early 16th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bernard Van Orley

Bernard van Orley (between 1487 and 1491 – 6 January 1541), also called Barend or Barent van Orley, Bernaert van Orley or Barend van Brussel, was a versatile Flemish artist and representative of Dutch and Flemish…

Museum

Catholic University of Leuven

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