Artwork
The Virgin and Child
The Virgin and Child is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Quirizio di Giovanni da Murano. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child is a tempera painting created by Quirizio da Murano, an Italian artist active in Venice during the 15th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary kneeling with the Christ Child in her lap, set against a landscape background with buildings and trees. The Virgin is dressed in a red and gold robe with a green headscarf, while the Christ Child is naked.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of gold and red colors, intricate patterns on the Virgin's robe, and smooth rendering of the Christ Child's skin, reflecting the early Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Quirizio da Murano, the painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Quirizio di Giovanni da Murano
Quirizio di Giovanni da Murano or Quirizio da Murano or Quiricius (Venice fl. c. 1460 – c. 1478), was an Italian Renaissance painter of religious subjects.
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