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The Virgin and Child

Unknown

1350

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

The Virgin and Child is a 1350 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1350
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a small child. The woman wears a dark blue robe with a red undershirt and a dark head covering. The child is dressed in a simple white tunic and brown cloak, standing on a small ledge. Behind them, two small figures in colorful robes stand on either side of a golden arch. The woman’s face is serious, with smooth, flat colors and no shadows. The child’s hand rests gently on her shoulder. The gold background looks old and worn, with faded writing in Latin. This style of painting uses strong contrasts between light and dark. Look up *chiaroscuro*.