Who painted Mary, John and Christ as a Child?

Mary, John and Christ as a Child was painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio in 1481.

Where can I see Mary, John and Christ as a Child?

Mary, John and Christ as a Child is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Mary, John and Christ as a Child?

Mary, John and Christ as a Child is associated with Early Renaissance.

Artwork

Mary, John and Christ as a Child

Domenico Ghirlandaio , 1481

Mary, John and Christ as a Child is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio. It dates from 1481 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Domenico Ghirlandaio's 'Mary, John and Christ as a Child' is a painting from around 1481, held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. It is a representative work of the early Renaissance, showcasing the artist's skill in creating naturalistic and sacred imagery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and John the Baptist. Mary is shown praying, while the baby Jesus sits on the ground, and John stands beside her, wearing a sash with the Latin inscription 'ECCE AGNUS DEI', referencing Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Technique & Style

Ghirlandaio's use of paint creates a realistic and three-dimensional effect. The figures are set against a landscape background with mountains and trees, demonstrating the artist's ability to balance figural composition with natural scenery.

History & Provenance

Created by Domenico Ghirlandaio, a prominent Florentine painter born in 1448, this work reflects the artistic developments of the early Renaissance in Florence, where Ghirlandaio worked alongside other notable artists.

Artist & collection

Artist

Domenico Ghirlandaio

Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi (2 June 1448 – 11 January 1494), professionally known as Domenico Ghirlandaio (also spelt as Ghirlandajo), was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence.