Artwork

The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John

The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John, by Q134489704, paint, 1550
The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John, by Q134489704, paint, 1550

The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Q134489704. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. The Virgin and Child with the Young St.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John is a painting depicting a tender scene of the Virgin Mary, Christ Child, and young St. John.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Virgin Mary in a red robe and black cloak, the Christ Child in a white robe, and St. John in a red robe holding a cross-bearing staff, conveying a sense of warmth and connection among the figures.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy, with the warm, golden background and gentle expressions drawing attention to the central figures.

Artist & collection

Artist

Q134489704

This Italian Renaissance painter created altarpieces featuring religious scenes. One example is *The Virgin and Child with the Young St. John*, a work from around 1550 that shows Mary holding the infant Jesus while the…

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