Artwork
The Virgin and Child
The Virgin and Child is an oil painting by Simon Marmion. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child is a 15th-century oil painting by Simon Marmion, created around 1470. It is now part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary holding the Christ Child, a traditional religious subject. The figures are set against a landscape background with hills, trees, and buildings, and are framed by two red columns.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Marmion's skill with oil paint, a medium he also used in illuminated manuscripts. The technique of glazing, which involves layering transparent paint to achieve depth and luminosity, is likely employed in this painting.
History & Provenance
Simon Marmion was active in the Burgundian Netherlands, working in regions now part of northern France and Belgium. His work reflects the artistic traditions of this region during the 15th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simon Marmion (c. 1425 – 24 or 25 December 1489) was a French and Burgundian Early Netherlandish painter of panels and illuminated manuscripts. Marmion lived and worked in what is now France but for most of his lifetime…
