Artwork
Madonna with Child Jesus
Madonna with Child Jesus is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Erasmus Quellinus II. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Madonna with Child Jesus is a painting created by Erasmus Quellinus II using oil paint. It is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, exemplifying a traditional religious theme. Mary's gentle expression and the child's affectionate gesture convey a sense of maternal love.
Technique & Style
Quellinus II employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and intimacy, emphasizing the central figures against a dark background. The use of warm colors, such as gold and brown, adds to the overall warmth of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Although the given date of 1900 is inconsistent with Quellinus II's known period, it remains a significant work associated with the Flemish Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Erasmus Quellinus the Younger or Erasmus Quellinus II (November 19, 1607 – November 11, 1678) was a Flemish painter, engraver, draughtsman and tapestry designer who worked in various genres including history, portrait, allegorical, battle…
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