Artwork
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Meester van de Vrouwelijke Halffiguren. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Virgin and Child' depicts a tender scene of a mother and baby.
Subject & Meaning
The Virgin Mary is shown seated with the Christ child on her lap, the child reaching for her bare breast. She holds a sprig of cherries, a symbol potentially alluding to Christ's future Passion.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a naturalistic portrayal of the figures, conveying a sense of warmth and intimacy. The artist's use of rich red and blue fabrics adds to the overall sense of depth and emotion.
Context
The painting was created during a period when artists frequently drew upon and reinterpreted earlier styles, resulting in a blend of traditional and innovative elements.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Meester van de Vrouwelijke Halffiguren
The Master of the Female Half-Lengths (sometimes referred to as Master of the Half-Lengths) is the notname given to a painter, or more likely a group of painters of a workshop, active in the Low Countries in the early sixteenth century.
