Artwork

Copy after the painting Virgin and Child and Meyer Family by Hans Holbein in Darmstadt

Copy after the painting Virgin and Child and Meyer Family by Hans Holbein in Darmstadt is a watercolor work on paper by the Biedermeier artist Christian Schultz. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting is a copy of Hans Holbein's 'Virgin and Child and Meyer Family', created in 1868 by C.

About this work

Around her are four people: a man kneeling with a small child, a woman in a white dress, and an older woman in dark clothes.

This painting shows a woman in a blue dress holding a baby, with a golden crown on her head. Around her are four people: a man kneeling with a small child, a woman in a white dress, and an older woman in dark clothes. The floor has a patterned red rug, and the background looks like a dark, arched wall.

The woman’s red sash ties the scene together, matching the red in the rug. The painting is a copy of an older work, made in 1868 using watercolors.

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Overview

This watercolour painting is a copy of Hans Holbein's 'Virgin and Child and Meyer Family', created in 1868 by C. Schultz. It was produced for the Arundel Society and later published in 1871.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, surrounded by members of the Meyer family. The scene is set against a dark, arched background with a patterned red rug on the floor. The figures are linked by the Virgin's red sash, which echoes the rug's colour.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the painting faithfully reproduces the original composition. The use of watercolour allows for delicate rendering of the figures and their surroundings, capturing the intricate details of the original work.

History & Provenance

The copy was made in 1868 and published under Hangard-Mauge's supervision in 1871. It was created for the Arundel Society, an organization dedicated to promoting art and art history.