Artwork
Virgin Mary with Child Jesus
Virgin Mary with Child Jesus is an oil painting by Luini Bernardino. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Virgin Mary with Child Jesus is a painting created by Bernardino Luini around 1516. It is an oil painting that exemplifies the artist's refined style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, symbolizing a tender maternal moment. The Virgin is dressed in a pink gown under a blue robe, while the Child is naked, holding a white flower. The Virgin holds an apple and a book, possibly alluding to themes of knowledge and original sin.
Technique & Style
Luini's work is characterized by elegant, elongated figures, reflecting the influence of Leonardo da Vinci, with whom he was associated. The use of oil paint allows for a detailed and nuanced representation of the scene, including the landscape background featuring trees, water, and a distant building.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Created during the High Renaissance, it showcases Luini's skill as a north Italian painter of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Luini (c. 1480/82 – June 1532) was a north Italian painter from Leonardo's circle during the High Renaissance. Both Luini and Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio were said to have worked with Leonardo directly; he…
