Artwork
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pedro Berruguete. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child is a painting created by Pedro Berruguete, a Spanish artist, using oil paint. It is a representation of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, conveying a mood of quiet contemplation and devotion. The Virgin is dressed in a dark robe, while the Christ Child is nude, and her head is adorned with a halo.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the Hispano-Flemish style, integrating Flemish techniques into a Spanish context. The dark background accentuates the figures in the foreground, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is dated to around 1480-1500, although an earlier date of around 1450 has been suggested. It is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Berruguete (c. 1450 – 1504) was a Spanish painter who adopted Flemish techniques and conventions and so is part of the Hispano-Flemish style. Berruguete most famously created paintings of the first few years of…
