Artwork
Maria mit Kind
Maria mit Kind is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The work depicts a seated woman in a blue robe cradling a sleeping infant, both illuminated against a darkened backdrop that hints at a landscape and a draped curtain. The composition is defined by a pronounced contrast of light and shadow, emphasizing the figures’ forms and the intimate gesture.
Subject & Meaning
The calm expression of the mother and the gentle placement of her hand on the child’s chest suggest a tender, protective relationship. The subdued setting and the child's repose convey a sense of quiet domestic devotion.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong illumination to model the figures while the surrounding space recedes into darkness. This handling of light creates depth and highlights the textures of the blue robe, red sleeve, and the cloth-wrapped infant.
History & Provenance
No specific details about the artist, date, or ownership are provided, limiting the ability to trace the work’s origin or subsequent collection history.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
