Artwork
Madonna and child
Madonna and child is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Robert Campin. It dates from 1429 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, attributed to the circle of Robert Campin, depicts a tender scene between a mother and child.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are likely Mary and the Christ Child, represented in a serene and intimate moment, with the child touching the mother's cheek.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's skill with oil paint and attention to detail, characteristic of early Netherlandish art.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Städel Museum, and its style is associated with the development of the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Campin (Valenciennes (France) c. 1375 - Tournai (Belgium) 26 April 1444) now usually identified with the Master of Flémalle (earlier the Master of the Merode Triptych, before the discovery of three other similar…
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