Who painted Maria mit dem Kind?

Maria mit dem Kind was painted by Master of the Life of the Virgin in 1470.

Where can I see Maria mit dem Kind?

Maria mit dem Kind is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Maria mit dem Kind?

Maria mit dem Kind is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Maria mit dem Kind

Master of the Life of the Virgin , 1470

Maria mit dem Kind is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Life of the Virgin. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Maria mit dem Kind is a religious painting from 1470, attributed to the Master of the Life of the Virgin. The work depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on the intimate relationship between Mary and the Christ Child. Mary, dressed in dark attire, gently cradles the barefoot infant, who gestures upwards with one arm. The composition conveys a sense of calm and tender interaction.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a predominantly dull gold background with subtle, fabric-like texture, the painting features softly defined, pale facial features for Mary and a textured, almost clay-like depiction of the Christ Child's skin. The overall effect is somewhat sculptural, with restrained use of chiaroscuro to modulate light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Created in 1470, the painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.