Artwork
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Giovanni Francesco da Rimini. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child is a 15th-century oil painting attributed to Giovanni Francesco da Rimini, an Italian artist active during the early Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, a common subject in Renaissance art reflecting the period's religious themes. The figures' gentle expressions and intimate pose convey a sense of maternal tenderness.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features rich, smooth textures and a muted color palette dominated by dark browns and blacks, characteristic of the artist's style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1450, the painting was initially attributed to an anonymous master before being linked to da Rimini through scholarly research. It is now part of the Walters Art Museum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Francesco da Rimini (1420–1469), was an Italian painter. The artist was previously only known as the Master of the Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, until the works were properly attributed.
