Artwork
The Virgin and Child
The Virgin and Child is a mixed painting by the Early Renaissance artist Gonzalo Pérez. It dates from 1410 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child, painted around 1410 by Gonzalo Pérez, is a mixed-technique work from the early 15th century. Created by a Valencian artist active in the late Gothic style, the painting is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child on her lap. Symbolic elements include Mary's crown and dark blue robe, the Child's pink attire and halo, set against a red curtain backdrop, conveying religious reverence.
Technique & Style
Executed in a mixed technique, the work exemplifies the late Gothic style characteristic of Pérez's oeuvre. The use of vivid colors (red, dark blue, pink) and the depiction of the subjects' pale faces reflect the artistic conventions of his time.
History & Provenance
Gonzalo Pérez, primarily based in Valencia, produced this and other religious works for altarpieces in regions including Cuenca and Murcia. The painting's current location is the Museo del Prado.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gonzalo Pérez, or Gonçal Peris Sarrià, was a Valencian painter of the first half of the 15th century.
